Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist

Reports to: Director of Special Programs

Dept./School: Assigned Campuses

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: 304 – 207 days

Date Revised: 03/26/2024

Primary Purpose:

Plan and provide speech-language 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:

• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university
• or

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Texas Speech-Language Pathologist license/certificate
• National Provider Identification Number

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders and conditions
• Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders and conditions
• Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Three years supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience, preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

General:

1. Demonstrates thoroughness, reliability and a high degree of accuracy in performing work assignments.
2. Works cooperatively with others and maintains a positive attitude in the work environment.
3. Demonstrates initiative and good judgment in problem solving and decision-making.
4. Reports promptly and maintains good attendance.
5. Uses time productively on the job.
6. Follows district policies, rules and regulations.
7. Accepts supervisory direction.
8. Strives to improve job skills.
9. Demonstrates tact, courtesy and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors in the district.

Therapy:

1. Plans and provides appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
2. Evaluates student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.

Assessment:

1. Conducts independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for services.
2. Develops clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data.
3. Participates 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. Counsels and involves parents in remedial process.
2. Collaborates with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students.
3. Provides professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits in students.
4. Communicates effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.

Student Management:

1. Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.
   1. Establishes control and administers discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Program Management:

1. May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).
2. Develops and coordinates a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and make changes based on the findings.
3. Assists in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.

Administration:

1. Compiles, maintains, and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
2. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
3. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
4. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
5. Other duties as assigned.
6. Maintains confidentiality of position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May direct and monitor the work of speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s)

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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

*Supervisors of licensed speech-language assistants must be licensed by SBESLPA as speech-language pathologists. A person with a TEA certificate who is not licensed may not be a supervisor of a licensed speech-language pathology assistant

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.