Speech Language Pathologist Lead @ Central Special Education

Alief Independent School District

Posted on : 06-05-2025

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Job Location

Houston - USA

Monthly Salary

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Salary Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Posted on : 06-05-2025

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist Lead @ Central Special Education

(Internal employees must use the internal link to login & apply.)

Purpose:

To assist Alief ISD schools in providing consistent procedures and standards in the referral coordination disability identification process for students referred to special education and to support the social emotional and academic wellbeing of students with disabilities and to assist Alief ISD schools in maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements of both state and federal guidelines.

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 and Regulation (TDLR)
Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American SpeechLanguage Hearing Association (ASHA) preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of federal and state special education rules and regulations
Knowledge of all special education disability categories and educational impact of each disability
Knowledge of eligibility and dismissal criteria for speech language disorders in public schools
Knowledge of Alief processes and procedures for special education and speech services
Effective communication skills human relation skills and leadership skills
Proficient in the use of digital tools including Google Suite Excel Microsoft 365 ARD/IEP software SHARS billing software
Bilingual preferred

Experience:

At least four (4) years as an SLP in public schools

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Ensure campus speech pathologists follow consistent procedures and standards in assessments and therapy by providing phone support and training.
Provide ongoing support and guidance to campus SLPs and SLPAs helping them navigate complex cases and procedural issues.
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for meeting all state and federal timelines and local operating procedures.
Conduct professional observations for campus SLPs and SLPAs and provide constructive feedback and assist in performance appraisals.
Assume campus speech pathologist responsibilities as needed due to vacancy or extended absence to ensure continuity of services and support for students with identified disabilities or students in the special education referral process.
Manage workloads of the bilingual assessment team and assign evaluations to the evaluators.
Review and monitor evaluations to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of assessment results and recommendations through constructive feedback in Case Consultation Committee meetings.
Ensure high standards of practice by organizing and assisting with staff training.
Participate in team review of special education referrals from campuses.
Monitor assigned campuses for compliance purposes and attend campus compliance meetings as needed.
Manage the paraprofessional assignments and schedules.
Monitor the SLP accountability course quarterly and assist with monitoring workloads.
Attend and participate in meetings as required.
Assist coordinator with recruitment interviews and staffing as needed.
Assist with onboarding of new staff members.

Other:

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

You may be asked to provide mentorship and/or supervision to a licensed SLP assistant or speech pathologist clinical fellow (CF). Mentor fellow therapists when assigned.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of SpeechLanguage Pathologist.

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.

Calendar Days:197

Pay Grade: P04

Salary Range Min. $64188 Mid. $76656 Max. $89122(Based on previous experience)

Salary schedule with 3% of midpoint increase approved by the Board. Salary schedule soon to be released.

(Internal employees must use the internal link to login & apply.)

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