SLP (CCC) Early Childhood Assessment Team (ECAT) @ Central Special Education
(Internal employees must have their accounts set to Internal before applying)
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 highly preferred
- Valid Texas license as a speechlanguage pathologist granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) or Bachelors degree and valid Texas Education Agency speech therapy certificate
- Current NPI number and Medicaid billing number if CCC
Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Able to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders and conditions
- Knowledge of evaluation habilitation and rehabilitation of speechlanguage disorders and conditions
- Able to instruct and manage student behavior
- Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Experience:
One 1 year supervised clinical speechlanguage pathology experience preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Assessment and Therapy
- Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Track student progress and make determination regarding therapy services based on data collection. Create and disseminate quarterly and annual progress reports.
- Conduct reevaluations of identified students in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- 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.
- Develop and implement Individual Education Plans for students as determined by the ARD/IEP Committee.
- Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements.
- Meet all timelines and collaborate with campus sped team regarding compliance.
Consultation
- Consult with colleagues students and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals the needs of the student and involvement in remedial process.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities and assistive technology to improve communication skills of students.
- Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and work more effectively with students with communication deficits.
- Provide information and support to parents when appropriate.
- Interact with other agencies when appropriate.
- Serve as a resource to the campus staff in the area of speech and language and collaborate with classroom teachers to implement effective services for student.
Student Management
- 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.
Program Management
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speechlanguage pathology services and make changes based on the findings.
- Participate in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
- Enter and maintain all digital reports records and other documents including the NPI number Texas license and ASHACCC as required for Medicaid and SHARS billing within required timelines.
- 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.
Other
- Attend all meetings required by the speech coordinator or special education department.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
- Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise licensed assistant therapists or CF (intern) when assigned.
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of SpeechLanguage Pathologist.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
Posture: Standing prolonged sitting occasional kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing pulling and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head
Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying 1545 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Hiring administrators review applications interview and recommend for hire.
Pay Grade P04
205 Days
Salary Schedule Min$66795 Mid$79769 Max$92742 (Based on previous experience)
Salary schedule with 3 of midpoint increase approved by the Board. Salary schedule soon to be released.
$4000 Stipend
(Internal employees must have their accounts set to Internal before applying)