Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
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17-04-2025
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17-04-2025
Job Description
Position:Bilingual SpeechLanguage Pathologist
Department:Special Programs
Wage/Hour Status:Exempt
Immediate supervisor (s):Coordinator of Assessment/Lead Speechlanguage Pathologist
Pay Grade:Per Compensation Manual
Days Employed:Per Compensation Manual
POSITION SUMMARY:
- 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 the 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 Texas license as a speechlanguage pathologist granted by the Texas Department of Licensing (TDLR
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Bilingual (oral and written)
- 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 skills
- Ability to communicate well in oral and written form
- Work as a team member
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of computers word processing and software related to the field
Experience:
- Clinical Fellow or one year as an SLP
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Therapy:
- 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 continuation or readiness for termination of therapy services
- Keep updated paperwork regarding services provided as required by TEA TDLR and TSBOE
- Assist in Programming and monitoring augmentative communication devices design lowtech tools and consult on communication devices.
Assessment:
- 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 meetings to assist in the interpretation of assessment data appropriate placement and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures
- Administer initial assessments and reevaluations as required for FIE
- Write an FIE report per multidisciplinary team (MDT) process per TEA IDEA and District Guidelines
- Communicate results of FIE with parents and district staff
- Provide consultation for school staff and contract assessment in complex situations
- Perform screenings as appropriate
Consultation:
- Counsel and involve parents in the remedial process
- Provide consultation to collaborate with parents special education and general education teachers to support IEP goals and objectives in all campus settings
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve the communication skills of students not directly on caseload and on caseload
- Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve the communication skills of students not directly on caseload and on caseload
- Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits
- Communicate effectively with colleagues students and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and theneeds of the student
- Provide consultation to school staff and contract assessment service providers in complex situations
- Provide consultation to district administrators assessment personnel and instructional staff as needed to address speech and language needs presented by special education students
- Provide consultation to other district teams (egEducational Diagnosticians and School Psychologist) as necessary for efficient program management
Student Management:
- Create an environment conducive to teaming and appropriate for the maturity level and Interests ofStudents
- Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook and Students Behavior Intervention planwhen applicable
- Provide consultationand collaboration with classroom teachers and staff to aid in the identification of student needs and in response to intervention efforts and documentation
Administration:
- Compile maintain and file all reports records and other required documentsincluding applications for NPI number and SHARS billing within timelines
- Comply with policies established by federal and state laws State Board of Education rule TDLR and district/board policy
- Provide consultationand collaboration with classroom teachers and staff to aid in the identification of student needs and in response to intervention efforts and documentation
- Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment
- Provide documentation of RTI therapy ARDs Student intervention teams assessments etc. upon request
- Comply with TDLR rules and regulations as required to maintain a license
- Collaborate and work well as part of a team
- Compile maintain and file all reports records and other required documents including applications for NPI numbers as well as documentation required for Medicaid and SHARS billing within required timelines
- Follow the AZ Special Education operating guidelines
Admission Review & Dismissal:
- Complete ARD paperwork within TEA IDEA and district policies
- Maintain audit Files electronic files and paperwork as required in District policies/procedures
Bilingual:
- Administer interpret and analyze bilingual assessments
- Translate documents as needed
- Communicate with bilingual parents and students as needed
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- May supervise direct and monitor the work of speechlanguage pathology assistants CFs or graduate students if in mutual agreement by the district and SLP
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speechlanguage pathology services and make changes based on the findings
EXPECTATIONS OF MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students
- Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
- Motion: Frequent walking and reaching
- Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); heavy lifting 45 pounds or over) and positioning students with physical disabilities controlling behavior through physical restraint assistingnonambulatory students and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment
- Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (body fluids bacteria infectious diseases)
- Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
- Professional Dress: Dress must be clean neat in a manner appropriate for his or her assignment and in accordance with any additional standards established by his or her supervisor and approved by the Superintendent. During work hours visible body piercings (except earrings) will not be allowed. Visible tattoos will be covered at all times.
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