Speech-Language Pathologist

Reports to: Director of Special Education
Pay Grade: AP5
Days: 198
Wage/ Hour: Exempt
Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es)

Primary Purpose:
Plan and provide speechlanguage pathology services to students with speech voice 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 speechlanguage pathology from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas license as a speechlanguage pathologist granted by the State Board of Examiners forSpeechLanguage Pathology and Audiology (SBESLPA)
Valid Texas Education Agency speech therapy certificate
Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Nonrefundable fee(approximately $50.00 paid by the employee
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders and conditions
Knowledge of evaluation habilitation and rehabilitation of speechlanguage disorders and conditions
Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Bilingual preferred
Experience:
One year supervised clinical speechlanguage pathology experience
Lead Speech Language Pathologist

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Therapy

1. Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech andlanguage goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
2. Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.

Assessment

1. Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions todetermine eligibility for services.
2. Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpretingobservations or data.
3. Participate in and/or conduct the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist ininterpretation of assessment data appropriate placement and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures.

Consultation

1. Counsel and involve parents in remedial process.
2. Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improvecommunication skills of students.
3. Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understandcommunication deficits in students.
4. Communicate effectively with colleagues students and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapygoals and needs of the student.

Student Management

1. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests ofstudents.
2. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and studenthandbook.

Program Management

1. Will supervise licensed speechlanguage pathology assistant(s).*
2. Plan professional development to maintain licensure requirement.
3. Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.

Administration

1. Act as a lead to maintain compliance timelines and manage caseloads district wide.
2. Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other required documents.
3. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws State Board of Education rule and boardpolicy.
4. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
5. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
May direct and monitor the work of speechlanguage pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).

Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: 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 nonambulatory students
Environment: Exposure to biological hazards bacteria and communicable diseases; may
require district wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under
pressure
*Supervisors of licensed speechlanguage assistants must be licensed by SBESLPA as speechlanguagepathologists. A person with a TEA certificate who is not licensed may not be a supervisor of a licensedspeechlanguage pathology assistant.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not anexhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
I acknowledge that I am aware that my salary is fully funded out of the IDEAB Formula programand that 100 of my time and effort is focused on meeting the IDEAB Formula program goal toprovide special education and related services to children with disabilities ages 321. This positionis supported and funded through a single cost objective.