POSITION: Speech/Language Pathologist

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education Services and Campus Principals

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 195-227 Days

PAY RANGE: $70,000 - $90,000

LOCATION: This position will travel across the Burnham Wood and Vista del Futuro Charter School District to the following campuses in the El Paso, TX area:

• DaVinci School for Science and the Arts: 785 Southwestern Drive 79912
• Howard Burnham Elementary: 7310 Bishop Flores Drive 79912
• The Linguistic Academy of El Paso: 5141 Upper Valley Road 79932
• Vista del Futuro Charter School District (east): 1671 Bob Hope Drive 79936

PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Speech/Language Pathologist assists in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. In order to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students, the Speech/Language Pathologist must work closely with the staff and administration of the cooperative and school district.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Valid Texas Speech Pathologist License
• Ability to interpret data, provide appropriate diagnoses and evaluate progress of students
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• 3 years of experience – preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish – preferred

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
• Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Ensure that all activities conform to district and cooperative guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district, cooperative, and community.
• Work effectively with community organizations.
• Appropriately operate all equipment as required.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Support the value of an education.
• Support the philosophy and vision of the cooperative and school district.
• Assist in the early recognition and prevention of educational problems.
• Monitor student progress and make informed, timely educational decisions.
• Conduct speech, language, and hearing screenings and diagnostic evaluations to determine the need for clinical services.
• Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, review, and reevaluation process.
• Participate in the development of student IEP's.
• Adhere to required program guidelines
• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and others concerning the needs of students and special services that are available.
• Assist teachers in the development and implementation of curriculum modifications and appropriate classroom strategies.
• Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies and services.
• Cooperate with agencies serving students and their families.
• Provide therapy, follow-up, and/or consultation based on student IEP's.
• Motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
• Demonstrate awareness of the needs of students and provide for individual differences.
• Set high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with others.
• Establish and maintain a positive climate for learning through appropriate classroom management.
• Plan and implement transitional programs for students.
• Assist students in developing feelings of self-worth and in making social adjustments which permit them to cope with disabilities.
• Maintain appropriate, confidential records and provide timely reports.
• Order and maintain an adequate inventory of materials and supplies.
• Supervise and train staff members as assigned.
• Assist with public awareness activities which lead to a better understanding of the needs of exceptional children.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and techniques.
• See that school district and cooperative policies are observed during all activities.
• Obtain advance approval for all special activities and expenditures.
• Adhere to all district and cooperative health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

OTHER:

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or designee.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Serve on committees as assigned by the Superintendent and/or designee.
• Comply with polices established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campuses routines and regulations
• Requires travel between campuses.