ROLE AND 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 student’s ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Certification/Education:
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university.
Valid Texas license as a speech-language pathologist granted by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESLPA).
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.
Minimum Experience:
One year of supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience preferred.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
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THERAPY |
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1. Plans and provides appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
2. Evaluates student progress and determines readiness for termination of therapy services. |
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3. Conducts independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for services.
4. Develops clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data. Assesses student’s needs for appropriate technology to facilitate better communication.
5. 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. |
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6. Counsels and involves parents in remedial process.
7. Collaborates with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students.
8. Provides professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits in students.
9. Communicates effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student. |
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10. Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.
11. Establishes control and administers discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook. |
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12. Upon request, supervises speech therapy assistant or speech aide.
13. Develops and coordinates a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and makes changes based on the findings.
14. Assists in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
15. Stays abreast in knowledge and application of technology. |
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ADMINISTRATION |
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16. Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records, and other required documents.
17. Complies with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and local board policy.
18. Complies with all district and campus routines and regulations.
19. Participates in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment. |
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OTHER |
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20. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); 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 to assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.