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Waco ISD

Speech Pathologist - ASHA

Waco, TX · On-site

$34.75 - $47/hr

Speech Pathologist - ASHA Wage/Hour Status: Exempt / At-Will Reports To: Ex. Director & Director of Special Education Pay Grade/Days: 104 / 187 Dept./ School: Campus(es) assigned Date Revised:

Waco ISD

Speech Pathologist - ASHA

Waco, TX

$34.75 - $47/hr

Speech Pathologist - ASHA Wage/Hour Status: Exempt / At-Will Reports To: Ex. Director & Director of Special Education Pay Grade/Days: 104 / 187 Dept./ School: Campus(es) assigned Date Revised:

Waco ISD

Speech Pathologist - ASHA

Waco, TX

$34.75 - $47/hr

Speech Pathologist - ASHA Wage/Hour Status: Exempt / At-Will Reports To: Ex. Director & Director of Special Education Pay Grade/Days: 104 / 187 Dept./ School: Campus(es) assigned Date Revised:

Waco ISD

Speech Pathologist - ASHA

Waco, TX

$34.75 - $47/hr

Speech Pathologist - ASHA Wage/Hour Status: Exempt / At-Will Reports To: Ex. Director & Director of Special Education Pay Grade/Days: 104 / 187 Dept./ School: Campus(es) assigned Date Revised:

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To thrive as an ASHA, you need a basic education (minimum 8th class pass), knowledge of local health issues, and training in community health practices provided by the government. Familiarity with mobile health apps, reporting formats, and government health schemes is typically required. Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to motivate communities are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills ensure effective community outreach, health awareness, and the successful implementation of public health initiatives.

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ASHA workers often face challenges such as gaining community trust, managing a high workload, and addressing misconceptions about healthcare practices. Building rapport through consistent engagement and clear communication is crucial for overcoming skepticism. Additionally, collaborating closely with local health centers and leveraging peer support can help manage responsibilities more effectively. Continuous training and community education initiatives also support ASHA workers in addressing misinformation and improving health outcomes.

What are ASHA workers and what do they do?

ASHA stands for Accredited Social Health Activist. ASHA workers are community health workers instituted by the Indian government to act as a bridge between the community and the public health system. Their main responsibilities include promoting healthy behaviors, providing basic health education, facilitating access to healthcare services, and supporting maternal and child health initiatives in rural areas. They play a crucial role in improving community health by raising awareness, guiding people to health facilities, and supporting immunization and nutrition programs.

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CredentialsTypically requires certification or training in health education or community outreachOften requires similar certifications, depending on region and program
Work EnvironmentCommunity-based settings, health clinics, outreach programsPrimarily community settings, health centers, outreach initiatives
Employer & IndustryGovernment health departments, NGOs, healthcare providersGovernment agencies, NGOs, healthcare organizations

Both Asha and Community Health Workers serve vital roles in community health, often sharing similar credentials and work environments. The main difference lies in regional terminology and specific program structures, with 'Asha' commonly used in India and 'Community Health Worker' being a broader, international term.

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Speech Pathologist - ASHA

Speech Pathologist - ASHA

Waco Independent School District

Waco, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Waco Independent School District rating

5.1

Company rating: 5.1 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

484th of 542 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Position Type:
Professional/Speech Pathologist - ASHA
Date Posted:
11/7/2025
Location:
Special Education OfficeJob Title: Speech Pathologist - ASHA
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt / At-Will
Reports To: Ex. Director & Director of Special Education
Pay Grade/Days: 104 / 187
Dept./ School: Campus(es) assigned
Date Revised: February 2019
Primary Purpose:
Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech, voice fluency, 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:
Master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas license as a speech-language pathologist granted by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESLPA)
Valid American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders
and conditions
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:
One year of supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
  1. Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
  2. Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.
  3. Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for services.
  4. Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data.
  5. Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist in interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students
  6. with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures.
  7. Counsel and involve parents in remedial process.
  8. Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve communications skills of students.
  9. Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits in students.
  10. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.
  11. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.
  12. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
  13. May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or interns/CFY's.*
  14. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and make changes based on the findings.
  15. Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
  16. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents.
  17. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
  18. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
  19. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
  20. Complete and submit monthly documentation as required by the Special Education department, including SHARS notes.
  21. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
May direct and monitor the work of speech-language pathology assistant(s) or interns/CFY's.*
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular districtwide travel to multiple work
locations as assigned; moderate lifting and carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.
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.
*Supervisors of licensed speech-language assistants must be licensed by SBESLPA as speech- language pathologists. A person with a TEA certificate who is not licensed may not be a supervisor of a licensed speech-language pathology assistant.
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 titleixcoordinator@wacoisd.org 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.

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