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Job Description: Speech Language Pathologist - Assistant
Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist - Assistant FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Student Support Services Funding Source: Special Education
Dept/Campus: SSS / Assigned Campus Pay Grade: 705
Date Revised: February 2024 Service Calendar: 197
PROFILE OF A LIBERTY HILL EDUCATOR
Liberty Hill ISD Educators are compassionate leaders, effective collaborators, adaptable thinkers,
determined problem-solvers, and skilled communicators.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Provide speech-language pathology services to students as directed by a supervising Texas Department
of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licensed Speech-Language Pathologist or Texas Education Agency
Certified Speech Therapist.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification
● Bachelor’s degree in communicative science and disorders.
● Texas license as Speech-Language Pathology Assistant granted by the Texas Department
of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
● 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.
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All LHISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee
and student information.

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Job Description: Speech Language Pathologist - Assistant
● 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.
Other
● Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
● None
MENTAL/PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
● 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 non-ambulatory students.
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All LHISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee
and student information.

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Job Description: Speech Language Pathologist - Assistant
● 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 essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties,
responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all
functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
Employee Name (printed):________________________________________________________________
Employee Signature:___________________________________________ Date:_____________________
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All LHISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee
and student information.

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