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 Job Title:         SpED Speech Pathologist Assistant        Wage/Hour Status:  Exempt

Reports to:      Director Special Services                        Pay Grade: AP 2 / 187 days                                                       
Dept./School:  Marie Huie Special Education Center        Date Revised: 08/21/2025    

Primary Purpose:  
Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech, voice, or language disorders.  Collect data on student progress on IEP goals/objectives.  Provide input to supervising SLP-CCC on student needs for IEP development.
Qualifications:

    Education/Certification:
    Bachelor's degree
    Licensure as SLP-A with state of Texas (or eligible for licensure upon employment)

    Special Knowledge/Skills:
    Accept direction from supervising SLP regarding student needs/services
    Ability to relate positively with students, parents, and staff members
    Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
    Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Assessment
1.    Coordinates with supervising SLP, campus administration, teachers, and/or related service providers to schedule ARD meetings. 
2.    Provides data and input to supervising SLP for IEP development and assists with required documentation as directed in a timely manner as directed by supervising SLP. 
3.    Schedules and provides speech therapy services in accordance with and in fulfillment of specified ARD Committee determinations. 
4.    Collects data on goals/objectives and prepares progress summaries for review by supervising SLP.
5.    Maintains documentation that ARD services have been provided. 
6.    Monitors accuracy of PEIMS data. 
7.    Maintains confidentiality.

Collaboration Skills
8.    Displays professionalism when dealing with students, parents, and staff. 
9.    Collaborates with other professionals in matters relevant to student needs. 
10.    Performs other duties as assigned.

Professional Effectiveness
11.    Acquires new skills and knowledge consistent with the standards of the profession.
12.    Supports the school district's philosophy and objectives. 
13.    Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of district programs and staff. 
14.    Maintains current knowledge of special education laws and district procedures relevant to speech-language services. 
15.    Maintain licensure/certification consistent with the standards of the profession; maintain copy of current license/certificate with CFB ISD Special Services Department.

Personal Effectiveness
16.    Maintains professional standard of behavior. 
17.     Exhibits a positive and supportive attitude.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: May require heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards; may require district-wide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions

Other:  Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures; Other duties as assigned

*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.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. This job is not an employment agreement or contract. The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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Approved by:  Sara Roland                                                            Date: 08/21/2025          ______

Approved by:   Dr. Tamy Smalskas                                                    Date:                           ______