Speech Language Pathologist

Job Title:

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Bilingual Preferred

Sr. Director of Special Services

195 days

$80,000

All Campuses

The speech/language pathologist (SLP) performs evaluations and therapeutic interventions in the areas of language, articulation, voice, and fluency as described in IDEA 2004, the Texas Administrative Code, and local district policies.

• Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology
• Texas licensure from the State Board of Examiners or Speech
  - Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA

• Working knowledge of federal laws, state guidelines and local district policies
• Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, instructional and behavioral modifications and accommodations
• Understanding of bilingual language acquisition as it impacts assessment and treatment of speech impairment
• Thorough knowledge of communication disorders including all areas of language, phonological processes, articulation, voice and fluency
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Completion of Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)
• CFY completed in public school setting is preferred, but not required
• Bilingual Preferred

• Adhere to ASHA’s Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists in the Schools, including but not limited to:
  Critical Roles – SLPs have integral roles in education and are essential members of school faculties;
  Range of Responsibilities – SLPs help students meet the performance standards of a particular school district and state;
  Collaboration – SLPs work in partnership with others to meet students' needs;
  Leadership – SLPs provide direction in defining their roles and responsibilities and in ensuring delivery of appropriate services to students.
• Evaluate the language, articulation, voice, fluency, intellectual, academic, emotional, behavioral and/or adaptive behavioral functioning of referred students.
• Apply linguistic and cultural understanding to evaluations, treatment, professional interactions, and parent interaction.
• Administer, score and interpret appropriate evaluation instruments based on district guidelines and the specific needs of the students.
• Determine eligibility of students for speech / language therapy services. Develop Full Individual Evaluations Reports and IEPs.
• Observe federal and state timelines for evaluations and written evaluation reports.
• Schedule, invite required participants, conduct and participate in ARD / IEP meetings.
• Advocate for students including, but not limited to, requesting additional testing or instructional interventions when indicated.
• Develop and implement appropriate therapy goals and objectives.
• Conduct conferences with parents, students and teachers when needed to discuss concerns regarding the student’s program.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to develop therapy schedules, and provide ongoing support for students in the classroom.
• Keep accurate records of all contacts with parents and outside professionals.
• Maintain a file on each student, which meets federal and state requirements involving referral, testing, reporting, goals / objectives and current state of progress.
• Keep principal informed of the communication disorders program, schedule and individual student needs.
• Refer and accompany students when appropriate to monthly voice clinic conducted by ENT.
• Attend team meetings on campus and keep classroom teachers informed of the individual student’s speech / language needs.
• Participate in campus evaluation teams as needed.
• View self as a vital member of the instructional team, working together with both general and special education staff.
• Articulate support of the district’s special education program. Serve on campus committees as requested and appropriate.
• Keep informed of current issues in evaluation and treatment of communication disorders.
• Take the initiative to develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
• Abide by the Code of Ethics of ASHA.
• Attend scheduled SLP meetings and in-services.
• Develop and implement in service / training programs for fellow SLPs, teachers and other district personnel.
• Consul…