VIRTUAL SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST 2024 - 2025

Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist (Virtual)                             Wage/Hour Status: Exempt 

Reports to: Special Ed Supervisor                                                  Pay Grade: Admin Pay 4 

Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es)                                             Days:  187 

 
Primary Purpose: 

Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech, voice, or language disorders via a remote, virtual platform with the assistance of an in-person student monitor. Assess students and provide remote, virtual therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with their students’ ability to derive full benefit from the educational program. MUST RESIDE IN THE STATE OF TEXAS. 

Qualifications: 

   Education/Certification: 

• Master’s Degree in speech pathology 
• State License for speech/language pathologist 
• Certificate of Clinical Competency-SLP 
• Texas Resident 

   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 
• Ability to effectively utilize virtual technology platforms to provide services to students 
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills 

Experience: 

• One year supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience 

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

Therapy 

1. Conduct remote, virtual independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP). Evaluate student progress and make determination regarding therapy services. 
2. Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements. 
3. Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee virtually. Assist in interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures. 
4. Provide remote, virtual therapy  

Consultation

    5. Consult with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals, the needs of the                    student, and involvement in remedial process. 

    6. Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of                students.

    7. Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and work more effectively with            students with communication deficits.

Student Management

     8. Create a virtual environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students in             collaboration with the in-person proctor. 

     9. Establish control in collaboration with the in-person proctor and administer discipline according to the Student Code of            Conduct and student handbook. 

Program Management 

    10. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and make changes based on                the findings. 

    11. Participate in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.  

    12. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents. 

    13. 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. 

    14. May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s). 

    15. Assist in the selection and implementation of student assessment(s) conducive to a virtual, remote evaluation. 

Other 

     16.Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

     May direct and monitor the work of speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).* 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 

  Tools/Equipment Used: Standard testing equipment; standard office equipment and peripherals. Laptop computer will be    provided.  Maintain a high speed, stable internet connection from virtual office.

  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 pressure 

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. 

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