Speech-Language Pathologist

Grimes County Special Services Co‑Op (Navasota) 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 ability to derive full benefit from the educational program. Responsibilities and Duties Therapy Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions and provide appropriate individual and group therapy consistent with goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP). Evaluate student progress and determine therapy services. Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements. 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. Consultation Consult with colleagues, students, and parents regarding accomplishment of therapy goals, student needs, and involvement in remedial process. Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities 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. Student Management Create an environment conducive to learning 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 speech‑language pathology services and make changes based on findings. Participate in selection of equipment and instructional materials. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents. 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. May supervise licensed speech‑language pathology assistants or speech aides. Other Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Supervisory Responsibilities May direct and monitor the work of speech‑language pathology assistants or speech aides. Supervisors of licensed speech‑language assistants must be licensed by TDLR as speech‑language pathologists. A person with a TEA certificate who is not licensed may supervise a licensed speech‑language pathology assistant, but not if services are billed through School Health and Related Services (SHARS). Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors Tools/Equipment Used: Standard testing equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals. Posture: Frequent sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension. Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds), occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or more), positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting non‑ambulatory students. Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require districtwide travel. Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure. Requirements Education/Certification: Master’s degree in speech‑language pathology from an accredited college or university. Valid license as a speech‑language pathologist granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) or bachelor’s degree and valid Texas Education Agency speech therapy certificate. Special Skills: Ability to use 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. Experience: One year supervised clinical speech‑language pathology experience. See Navasota ISD website for benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Richardsisd