Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (Part-Time)

Speech-Language Pathologist

Granbury ISD requires references from former employers, college professors, supervisors, etc. with at least a minimum of two references being from previous supervisors. Granbury ISD will not accept references from friends or family members.

Contract Days: 187

Primary Purpose: Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech, fluency, voice or language disorders. Assess the need to refer to other professionals (diagnosticians, psychologists, other agencies) for further evaluations.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree Valid Assistant in Speech-Language Pathology License from TDLR

Special Knowledge/Skills: 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

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Therapy

1.1 Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

1.2 Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.

2. Assessment

2.1 Provide observations, screenings and awareness of speech and language disorders to staff and parents.

2.2 Collect and organize relevant assessment data from student's cumulative folder, classroom teachers, principal, support staff, parents and outside resource people.

3. Consultation

3.1 Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.

3.2 Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students.

3.3 Provide staff development to assist school personnel in identification and understanding of students with communication disabilities.

3.4 Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.

4. Student Management

4.1 Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.

4.2 Deal appropriately with attitudes and behaviors displayed by student.

4.3 Provide speech therapy to speech disabled students in agreement with ARD/IEP.

4.4 Maintain a therapy schedule in compliance with ARD committee recommendations and, upon notice, can be given to the Principals and /or Director of Special Ed.

5. Administration

5.1 Demonstrate skills in management of work folders.

5.2 Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Commissioner Rules, local operational guidelines in the areas of assessment, placement, planning and implementation of services.

6. Professional Growth

6.1 Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assessment.

6.2 Maintain current licensure and certification by earning required Continuing Education Units.

6.3 Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Professional Education Code of Ethics.

6.4 Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular districtwide 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.

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.