Speech Therapist Assistant

Position: Future Speech Therapist Assistant
QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree or higher in Speech and Language Pathology or Communication Disorders.

* Valid Assistant in Speech-Language Pathology license granted by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

* Knowledge of federal and state laws and guidelines related to speech and language therapy services

* Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

* Basic computer skills (e.g., email, calendar, typing, accessing district's systems for documenting progress/FIEs/ARDs

* Ability to concentrate on detailed work

* Ability to communicate and interface effectively with a wide variety of district personnel

* Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Knowledge of habilitation and rehabilitation of speech, language, and hearing disorders.

* Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech/language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP) under the direction of the licensed supervisor.

* Participate in determining student progress and readiness for termination of therapy services.

* Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities to improve oral and written language skills of students under the direction of the licensed supervisor.

* Attend regularly scheduled speech therapy meetings.

* Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

* Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules and Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

* Assist in the selection of materials, equipment, and other instructional material.

* Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of students.

* Maintain current knowledge of TEKS and assist with campus staff development as requested.

* Conduct duties within required timelines.

* Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.