Primary Purpose:
Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech, voice, fluency, or language disorders. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with the student's ability to derive full benefit from the educational program. Support campus staff in planning and providing assistive technology services to students with learning and performance barriers.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification
Master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas license as a speech-language pathologist granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) or Bachelor degree 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
Knowledge of how to integrate assistive technology use into curriculum and functional life skills
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience
One year of supervised speech-language pathology experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Evaluation and Therapy
- Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.
- Conduct individual evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for services.
- Develop speech/language plans for individual intervention (IEPs).
- Participate 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.
- Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in completing assistive technology assessment.
Consultation
- Consult with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals, the needs of the student, 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 understand communication deficits in students.
Student Management
- 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.
Program Management
- Complete or supervise the completion of all documentation related to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings.
- May direct and monitor the work of speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).
- Will participate in the development and coordination of the continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and make changes based on the findings.
- Participate in the selection of equipment, assessment instruments and instructional materials.
Administration
- Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and other required documents.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and local board policy.
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
Communication
- Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
- Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
Other
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s)
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard testing equipment; standard office equipment including personal 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 heaving lifting (45 pounds or more) and 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 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. |