Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) FLSA: Exempt Reports to: Program Manager of Special Education Pay Grade: Admin/Prof 5 Assessment and Assigned Principal(s) Dept./School: Special Education Annex Calendar Days: 187/214 Contract: Probationary/Term Revised: 7.9.2024 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 OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and Valid Texas Education Agency speech therapy certificate 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 One year supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience Major Responsibilities and Duties Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with Speech-Language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP). Evaluate student progress and make determination regarding therapy services 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 according to district procedures Consult with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals, the needs of the student, and involvement in the remedial process Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and make changes based on the findings Participate in the selection and distribution 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, board policy, and all district and campus routines and regulations Participate in appropriate conferences and staff development actives to improve job-related skills Attend and participate in regularly scheduled speech therapy meetings Transport students when necessary for educational, medical, or appraisal purposes Supervisors of licensed speech-language pathology 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. Evaluation The Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist's evaluation is a responsibility resting with the campus-based administrator(s). An evaluation shall be completed in writing at least once during the course of each school year. Work Environment 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 including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; frequent districtwide and occasional statewide travel Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. This position is funded by Federal/and or State grants, you understand that your employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable, the position is subject to termination, nonrenewal, or reassignment as applicable, based on experience and/or certifications.