25-26 Special Education Speech Therapist

Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist
Reports to: Director of Special Education
Dept./School: Special Education
Exemption Status: Exempt

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
Valid Texas license as a speech-language pathologist granted by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESLPA)
or
Bachelor's degree
Valid Texas Education Agency speech therapy certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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 of supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Therapy
1. Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech
and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
2. Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.

Assessment
3. Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and
conditions to determine eligibility for services.
4. Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by
interpreting observations or data.
5. 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.

Consultation
6. Counsel and involve parents in remedial process.
7. Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve
communication skills of students.
8. Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and
understand communication deficits in students.
9. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment
of therapy goals and needs of the student.

Student Management
10. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and
interests of students.
11. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and
student handbook.

Program Management
12. May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).*
13. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and
make changes based on the findings.
14. Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.

Administration
15. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents.
16. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and
board policy.
17. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
18. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
May direct and monitor the work of speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speck
aids(s).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; satndard instructional
equipment.
Posture:
Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion:
Frequent walking
Lifting:
Human Resources Department
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment:
May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

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.

Midway Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status or on any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities. The Title IX Coordinator for Midway ISD is Dr. Ashley Canuteson, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, 13885 Woodway Drive, Woodway, Texas 76712. Contact phone number is 254-761-5610.

Salary : $56,280 - $80,900