Speech Language Pathologist

187 workday calendar

7.5 hours per day

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:SpeechLanguage Pathologist

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 benefitfrom the educational program.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification

1 Masters degree in speechlanguage pathology from an accredited college or university

2 Valid Texas license as a speechlanguage pathologist granted byThe State Board of Examiners for SpeechLanguage Pathology andAudiology (SBESLPA)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

1 Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders and conditions

2 Knowledge of evaluation habilitation and rehabilitation of speechlanguage disorders and conditions

3 Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

4 Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills

REPORTS TO: Building principals and through them to the Superintendent of Schools

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Therapy

1. Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

1. Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.

Assessment

1. Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorder and conditions to determine eligibility for services.

1. Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data.

1. 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.

Consultation

1. Counsel and involve parents in remedial process.

1. Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students.

1. Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits in students.

1. Communicate effectively with colleagues students and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the students.

Student Management

1. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interest of students.

1. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbooks.

Program Management

1. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speechlanguage pathology services and make changes based on the findings.

1. Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.

Administration

1. Compile maintain and file all reports records and other required documents.

1. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws State Board of Education rule and board policy.

1. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

1. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

MISCELLANEOUS:

1. Performs other duties as assigned:

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular district wide travel to multiple worklocations as assigned; moderate lifting and carrying. May be required to lift andtransfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.

TERMS OF

EMPLOYMENT: Pay scale and classification will not be less that the minimumcompensation plan for the Pleasant Grove I.S.D. This positioncovers a period of ten months.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordancewith provisions of the Boards procedures on evaluation of personnel.