ASHA Certified Speech Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

Primary Purpose: Plan and provide direct speech therapy to students with speech, fluency, voice, or language disorders. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with students' ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's degree in speech-language pathology or related field
• Valid Texas license as a speech language pathologist or intern granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence or having met CFY requirements by ASHA
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Skill in the use of tests and measurements for assessing speech-language disorders Knowledge of evaluation and remediation of speech, language, and hearing impairments Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to travel to multiple work locations as assigned
• Experience: Experience in pediatric settings preferred

Working Conditions:

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds) Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Pay Grade: AE105 Days/Contract Status: 192 Days/Exempt - Non-Contract Pay Rate: See Current Salaries on Human Resource Website