25-26 SPED 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).

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

Assessment

1. Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and

conditions to determine eligibility for services.

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.

Consultation

1. Counsel and involve parents in remedial process.

2. 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 student.

Student Management

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.

Program Management

1. May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).*

2. 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.

Administration

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

2. 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.

2. 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.

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