Speech Pathologist - Assistant

wacoisd; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Waco ISD is seeking a Speech Pathologist - Assistant to support therapy services for students and assist the supervising SLP in implementing IEP goals across campuses. The role requires collaboration with teachers and staff, data collection, and adherence to SHARS reporting.

The position emphasizes maintaining schedules, documentation, and professional growth while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with district policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Texas license as Assistant in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Experience in a school setting as a speech pathology assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compile, maintain, and submit data to supervising SLP for special education records.
• Provide therapy to eligible students under supervision, implementing IEP goals.
• Assist with coordination with regular education staff for least restrictive environment modifications.
• Document student progress toward IEP goals with therapy reports and data forms.
• Maintain schedules, six-week therapy plans, attendance logs, and SHARS notes per campus and student.
• Uphold school policies and supervise junior staff as needed.

Skills

Therapy techniques

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas license as Assistant in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Speech Pathologist - Assistant

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/At-Will

Reports To: Executive Director - SpEd

Pay Grade/Days: 102/187

Dept./School: Administration Bldg.

Date Revised: May 2018

Primary Purpose

To assist in the provision of therapy intervention for students in the district to facilitate their development of improved communication skills.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

Bachelor’s degree

Texas license as Assistant in Speech Language Pathology

Special Knowledge/Skills

Skill in individual and group speech and language therapy techniques for children and adolescents

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Minimum Experience

One or more years experience in a school setting as a speech pathology assistant preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Compile, maintain, and submit all requested data to the supervising speech pathologist for use in maintaining special education records.
• Provide therapy and carryover activities to eligible students under the direction of the supervising speech pathologist utilizing appropriate activities and materials that will elicit student interest and participation in order to implement a student’s IEP.
• Assist with coordination with regular education personnel and provide assistance as needed in the implementation of modifications for students to participate successfully in the least restrictive environment.
• Document student progress toward IEP goals through the use of therapy reports and other appropriate data-keeping forms.
• Establish and maintain an up-to-date schedule, six week therapy plan, attendance log, daily therapy data, and SHARS notes for each campus and student served.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policies.
• Follow supervisor suggestions and requests for the best practice procedures as directed.
• Develop and maintain professional competence through participation in staff development and other professional growth activities.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with students, staff, colleagues, and community.
• Observe the confidentiality of student information and records.
• Complete and submit regular documentation as required by the Special Education department, including SHARS notes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Maintain emotional control under stress. Light lifting and bending; frequent travel within the district. Hectic pace; service multiple campuses; deadlines, and frequent contact with staff and parents. Use of appropriate speech therapy tools; Macintosh or PC computer and software skills.

Note

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Non Discrimination Statement

The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.

For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, please email [e-mail] or contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and/or Waco ISD Coordinator of Student Management at 254-755-9410 and/or Waco ISD Director of Athletics at 254-745-2250. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Director of Special Education at 254-755-9431 or; P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.

Job Details

Job ID: 5951050

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Speech Pathologist - Assistant

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Contact Information

• Elesa Maimbourg , Human Resources Coordinator
• P.O. Box 27
• Waco, Texas 76703
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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