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Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

South San Antonio Independent School District San Antonio, Texas
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May 1, 2023
South San Antonio Independent School District
San Antonio, Texas
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  • JobID: 1157


  • Position Type:


    Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist


    Date Posted:


    9/8/2022


    Location:


    Administration & Support Center


    Reports To: Director

    Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

    Pay Grade: AP 2

    Department: Campus Assigned

    Employment Contract: 187 Days

    Primary Purpose:


    Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech, voice, or language disorders. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with their students’ ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.


    Qualifications:


    Education/Certification:

    • Bachelor’s degree in communicative science and disorders

    • Texas license as Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

    • Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Nonrefundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee

    Special Knowledge/Skills:

    • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

    • Knowledge of speech-language disorders and conditions




    Experience:

    • Fifty hours of clinical observation and assisting experience as required for licensure


    Major Responsibilities and Duties:


    Therapy


    • Conduct speech, language, and hearing screening as directed by the supervising licensed speech-language pathologist.

    • Implement the treatment program or the individual education plan (IEP) as designed by the supervising licensed speech-language pathologist.

    • Conduct carry-over activities to transfer a student’s newly acquired communication ability to other contexts and situations.

    • Represent speech pathology at the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) Committee as directed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.

    • Conduct observations and prepare clinical materials.


    Consultation


    • Work with classroom teachers to implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students.


    Student Management


    • Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for maturity level and interests of students.

    • Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.


    Program Management


    • Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including maintaining clinical records in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.

    • Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.


    Supervisory Responsibilities:


    None.

    Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:


    Tools/Equipment Used: Standard testing equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

    Posture: Frequent sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

    Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension

    Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds), occasional heaving lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting nonambulatory students

    Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require districtwide travel

    Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure



    The Superintendent reserves the right to waive any requirements for any qualified applicant. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Your resume, letter of interest, and other available information will be considered in the screening process.




    “AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”



    It is the policy of South San Antonio ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation or disability in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and SSAISD's board policies DIA, FFH, and FFI


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