Assistant Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP-A)

 

Plan and provide direct therapy to students with speech, voice, or language disorders. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with student’s ability to derive full benefit from educational program. Provide therapy to students consistent with speech/language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP)

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Texas License as a speech language pathology assistant granted by the Texas Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Skill in the use of tests and measurements for assessing speech-language disorders
• Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech, language, and hearing disorders
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations as assigned

Experience:

 

One year of supervised clinical speech language pathology assistant experience

 

Other Information: 

 

Please apply online, attaching your resume and letter of interest. Three references must be received and must include your current building principal or supervisor. ACP Candidates must attach the program acceptance letter with current eligibility status.

 

The District contributes $400/month to the cost of employee only health insurance, which is $175/month greater than the state required amount of $225/month.

 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking 
• Lifting: Frequent light lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (less than 15 pounds); occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling (up to 50 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside and outside, regular exposure to noise and the elements
• Mental Demands: Maintain control under stress 

Assignment                                 10 Duty Months

 

Pay Grade                                   Professional, Pay Grade 2

 

Minimum      $48,986

Midpoint       $61,234

Maximum     $73,482

 

Updated 3.6.24

Original 5.17.23