Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) (CANDIDATE POOL) 26-27

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Reports to: Assistant Director of Assessment & Related ServicesDept/Campus: Special ServicesPay Grade: Admin/Professional - PG 5Wage/Hour Status: ExemptDays: 192Primary Purpose:Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech, voice, or languagedisorders. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems orimpairments that interfere with their students' ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.Qualifications:Education/Certification:Master' s degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or universityValid Texas license as a speech-language pathologist granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)orBachelor's degreeValid Texas Education Agency speech therapy certificateSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders and conditionsKnowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders and conditionsAbility to instruct and manage student behaviorExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsExperience:One year supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience preferred (Clinical Fellows/SLP Interns are welcome to apply)Essential Job Functions:Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speechand language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders andconditions to determine eligibility for services.Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpretingobservations or data.Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist in interpretationof assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with communicationdisorders or conditions according to district procedures.Counsel and involve parents in remedial process.Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improvecommunication skills of students.Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify andunderstand communication deficits in students.Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishmentof therapy goals and needs of the student.Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interestsof students.Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct andstudent handbook.May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).*Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services andmake changes based on the findings.Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other requireddocuments.Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, andboard policy.Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignmentDependable performance requires reliable and dependable attendance.Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.Supervisory Responsibilities:May direct and monitor the work of speech-language pathology assistant(s) (SLP-A), SLP-Intern, or SLP Graduate ClinicianEquipment Used:Personal or laptop, computer, printer, copier, fax machine, shredder, calculator, and telephone, electronic mobile devices, projector, video display monitor computer, other classroom equipment.Working Conditions:Physical Demands /Mental Demands/ Environmental Factors:The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate. The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration, which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues. Predictable and regular attendance expected.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 foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.