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:

1. Master’s degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university
2. Valid Texas license as a speech-language pathologist granted by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Special Knowledge/Skills:

1. Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders and conditions
2. Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders and conditions
3. Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
4. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy, and/or consultation to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Educational Plans (IEP).

1. Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services. 

1. Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for service. 

1. Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data. 

1. 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. 

1. Counsel and involve parents in remedial process.

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

1. Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits in students. 

1. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the students. 

1. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.

1. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook.

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

1. Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials. 

1. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents. 

1. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.

1. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations. 

1. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignements. 

1. Exemplify high standards of ethical conduct. 

1. Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance. 

1. Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel. 

1. Use professional information discreetly and judiciously. 

   22. Support and follow administrative and board

1. Represent the school system to the community in a positive, professional way. 

1. Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons. 

1. Perform other duties as assigned. 

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional district-wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours, moderate lifting and carrying.

Terms of Employment:

Work year established by the board; salary according to current schedule.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Salary : $63,683 - $92,597