Purpose:Plan and provide speechlanguage pathology services to students with a variety of communication disorders. Evaluate students and provide therapy to eliminate or reduce impairments which impact 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 pathology intern granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of and experience with a variety of assessment tools
- Knowledge of therapy strategies to address a variety of communication disorders
- Knowledge of and ability to implement strategies to address student behavior
- Able to communicate and collaborate effectively with others and have strong organizational skills
- Able to meet timelines
Experience:
- Prefer an externship experience in a school setting
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Assessment and Therapy
- Conduct evaluations under supervision 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).
- Evaluate student progress and make determinations regarding therapy services based on data collection.
- Conduct reevaluations under supervision 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.
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 communication speech 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 required documents including Texas licensure required for Medicaid and SHARS billing within the limits of your license and 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 as directed by the speech coordinator.
- 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
None
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.
The full job description for this position is included within this job posting. By applying for this position you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.
Hiring administrators review applications interview and recommend for hire.
Calendar Days:195
Pay Grade: P04
Salary Range Min. $ 63536 Mid. $75878 Max. $88218(Based on previous experience)
Salary schedule with 3% of midpoint increase approved by the Board. Salary schedule soon to be released.
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Experience:
Intern
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