Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant

**Bandera ISD is looking for a qualified SLP Assistant for the 2025-2026 school year.
Bandera ISD currently practices a 4-Day Instructional Week (Monday-Thursday)
Full time position
Start Date: ImmediatePrimary Purpose:**
Provide speech-language pathology services to students as directed by a supervising Texas licensed Speech-Language Pathologist licensed by (TDLR).
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in communicative science and disorders
Texas license as Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of speech-language disorders and conditions
Preferred 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.

• 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.

• Maintain required documentation of services and enter SHARS billing for students who receive

Medicaid.

Other:

• Other duties as assigned as per the needs of the school district.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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
Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require districtwide
travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure

Interested applicants should contact Sarah Minner, BISD Special Services Director, at sminner@banderaisd2.net for more information