Speech Therapy Assistant

Wood County Special Education SSA; Quitman (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a Speech Therapy Assistant in Quitman, Texas. The role involves providing speech-language pathology services to students under supervision, planning therapy sessions, and collecting data related to students' therapy. A Bachelor's degree and a Speech Therapy Assistant License are required, along with strong communication and management skills. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to work closely with special education under the direction of experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Speech Therapy Assistant License required.
• 25 hours of Practicum experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide individual and group therapy to students under supervision.
• Complete referrals for students not yet in public education.
• Collect ongoing data for speech students relating to therapy.

Skills

Knowledge of evaluation of speech-language disorders

Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Speech Therapy Assistant License

Job description

Mineola Independent School District Wood County Special Education SSA - Quitman, Texas (Open in Google Maps)

Speech Therapy Assistant

This job is also posted in ESC Region 7 Consortium Job Board, and Mineola Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5336384

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Speech -Language Therapy Assistant

Reports to: Director of Special Education

Wood County Special Education SSA

Speech-language pathologist licensed by SBESLPA

Dept/School: Wood County Special Education SSA

Primary Purpose:

Provide speech-language pathology services to students under the direction of a speech therapy supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, Speech Therapy Assistant License

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders and conditions. Ability to instruct and manage student behavior.

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

EXPERIENCE

25 hours of Practicum

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Therapy
• Under supervision, plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Assessment
• Complete referrals for students not yet in public
• Collect referrals for special education from various schools and deliver them to the special education office for logging in.
• Under supervision, collect accurate and ongoing data for speech students relating to therapy or other school-provided speech services.
• Participate with the supervisor in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings as requested by supervisor.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Special Education > Speech/Language Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tammy Willis , Director of Special Education
• Wood County Special Education SSA
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Map

Mineola Independent School District Wood County Special Education SSA - Quitman, Texas (Open in Google Maps)