Job Title:Speech-Language PathologistReports to: Director of Special EducationDept. /School: Special Education/DistrictPrimary Purpose:Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with articulation, fluency,, 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:Degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or universityValid Texas license as a speech-language pathologist granted by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)OrBachelor’s degreeValid Texas Education Agency speech therapy certificateSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders and conditionsKnowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders and conditionsAbility to instruct and manage student behaviorExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsExperience:One year supervised clinical speech-language pathology experienceMajor Responsibilities and Duties:TherapyPlan 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 determine readiness for termination of therapy services.AssessmentConduct independent evaluations to assess students with suspected speech or language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for services within timelines.Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations and data.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.ConsultationCounsel and involve parents in the remedial process.Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students.Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits in students.Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.Student ManagementCreate an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.Establish control and maintain discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.Program ManagementMay supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speech therapy services and make changes based on the findings.Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.AdministrationMaintain confidentialityCompile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents. 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.Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.Schedule effectively to maintain all timelines-evaluation/re-evaluation, ARD, addressing parent concerns, etc.Complete requested paperwork from other agencies in a timely manner (e.g. SSI)Other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities:May direct and monitor the work of speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).*Working Conditions:Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: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 or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.*Supervisors of licensed speech-language assistants must be licensed by SBESLPA as speech-language pathologists. A person with a TEA certificate who is not licensed may not be a supervisor of a licensed speech-language pathology assistant.