Speech Language Pathologist- English and Bilingual

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Department/Campus: Campus(es) Assigned

Pay Grade: Teacher/Professional

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.

Education/Certification:

Masters degree in speechlanguage pathology from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas license as a speechlanguage pathologist granted by the State Board of Examiners for SpeechLanguage Pathology and Audiology (SBESLPA) Certificate of Clinical Competency or Bachelors degree and Valid Texas Education Agency speech therapy certificate

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

Experience:

One year of supervised clinical speechlanguage pathology experience

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.
• Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for services.
• Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data.
• Participate in the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist in interpretation of assessment data appropriate placement and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures.
• Counsel and involve parents in remedial process.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students.
• Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits in students.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues students and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.
• Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• May supervise licensed speechlanguage pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).*
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speechlanguage pathology services and make changes based on the findings.
• Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
• Compile maintain and file all reports records and other required documents.
• 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.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
• Dependable performance requires reliable and dependable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May direct and monitor the work of speechlanguage pathology assistant(s).

Equipment Used:

Personal or laptop computer printer copier fax machine shredder calculator and telephone electronic mobile devices projector video display monitor computer other classroom equipment

Working Conditions

Physical Demands/Mental Demands/Environmental Factors:

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Regular districtwide travel to multiple work locations as assigned. Regularly sit talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger handle or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 1050 pounds; occasionally required to stand walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision regularly work with frequent interruptions maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate. The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration which requires attention to detail. There are a number of deadlines associated with this position which may cause significant stress. The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances and integrating into different school environments. Occasionally work prolonged and irregular hours.