Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)Plan and provide direct therapy to students with speech, voice, or language disorders. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with student's ability to derive full benefit from educational program.Job Qualifications:Master's Degree in speech language pathology from an accredited college or universityValid Texas License as a speech language pathologist granted by the Texas Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and AudiologySpeech Language Pathologist with C's (stipend listed below)Job Description:Skill in the use of tests and measurements for assessing speech-language disordersKnowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech, language, and hearing disordersExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to travel to multiple work locations as assignedAssess students with speech or language disorders and determine eligibility for servicesPlan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech/language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP)Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee regarding interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with speech and/or language disorders according to district proceduresEvaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy servicesCounsel and involve parents in the remedial processCollaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom-based activities to improve oral and written language skills of studentsProvide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in the identification and understanding of students with communication deficitsCompile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents requiredComply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and the local board policyOne year of supervised clinical speech language pathology experience preferred.Salary:Minimum $63,818Midpoint $76,022Salary based on verified experienceCritical Shortage Stipend- $6,300Speech Language Pathologist with C's Stipend- $5,250Pay Grade: Professional, Pay Grade 3,195 Duty DaysOther Information:Apply online, including your resume and letter of interest. Your application is not considered complete and viewable by the hiring manager until three references have been provided or received. These references must include your current principal or supervisor.The district contributes $400/monthly to the cost of "employee-only" health insurance which is $175/monthly greater than the state required amount of $225/monthly.Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twistingMotion: Frequent walkingLifting: Frequent light lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (less than 15 pounds); occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling (up to 50 pounds)Environment: Work inside and outside, regular exposure to noise and the elementsMental Demands: Maintain control under stress