Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist Southside ISD Special Programs - San Antonio, Texas Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Southside ISD Job Details Job ID: 4953232 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jan 24, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Job Title: 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 Demonstrates thoroughness, reliability and a high degree of accuracy in performing work assignments. Works cooperatively with others and maintains a positive attitude in the work environment. Demonstrates initiative and good judgment in problem solving and decision-making. Reports promptly and maintains good attendance. Uses time productively on the job. Follows district policies, rules and regulations. Accepts supervisory direction. Strives to improve job skills. Demonstrates tact, courtesy and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors in the district. Therapy Plans and provides appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP). Evaluates student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services. Assessment Conducts independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for services. Develops clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data. 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 Counsels and involves parents in remedial process. Collaborates with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students. Provides professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits in students. Communicates effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student. Student Management Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students. Establishes control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook. Program Management May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).* Develops and coordinates a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and make changes based on the findings. Assists in the selection of equipment and instructional materials. Administration Compiles, maintains, and files 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. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment. Other duties as assigned. 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. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $305.29 Daily Rate $ The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. 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