Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Title: SpeechLanguage Pathologist Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional
Reports to: SSA Director of Special Education Date Revised: 02/05/2024
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:
Masters degree in speechlanguage pathology from an accredited college or university
Valid license as a speechlanguage pathologist granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation (TDLR) or Bachelors degreeand 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
Ability to use online platforms and resources for teletherapy and evaluation as appropriate and
necessary.
Experience:
One year supervised clinical speechlanguage pathology experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Therapy
1. Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and
conditions 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 make
determination regarding therapy services.
2. Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements.

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3. Participate in the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee.Assist in interpretation of
assessment data appropriate placement and goal setting for students with communication disorders
or conditions according to district procedures.
Consultation
4. Consult with colleagues students and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals the
needs of the student andinvolvement in remedial process.
5. Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve
communication skills of students.
6. Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and work
more effectively with students with communication deficits.
Student Management
7. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of
students.
8. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student
handbook.
Program Management
9. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speechlanguage pathology services and make
changes based on the findings.
10. Participate in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
11. Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other required
documents.
12. 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.
13. May supervise licensed speechlanguage pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).*
Other
14. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
15. Hybrid schedules available as deemed appropriate and necessary.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
May direct and monitor the work of speechlanguage pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).*
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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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 nonambulatory 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
*Supervisors of licensed speechlanguage assistants must be licensed by TDLR as speechlanguage
pathologists. A person with a TEA certificate who is not licensed may supervise a licensed speechlanguage
pathology assistant but not if services are billed through School Health and Related Services (SHARS).