Speech Language Pathologist- ESY (Internal Applicants Only)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interferes with their students' ability to derive full benefit from the education program. This position may be contingent upon funding in whole or in part through state or federal grants.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Consult and provide training as needed for campus SLPs and teachers to plan 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.
• Participate in the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures.
• Counsel and involve parents in evaluation process.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance to ensure a consistent focus on student learning.
• Provide relevant parent and staff training.
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance to ensure a consistent focus on student learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education/Certification/Experience:

• Masters degree in speech-language pathology required.
• Valid Texas license as a speech-language pathologist granted by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESLPA) required. ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence required
• Experience in supervised clinical speech-language pathology preferably in school setting.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders and conditions; organization, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders and conditions; instruct and manage student behavior.

Equal Opportunity Employer