Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist

Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist

Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with articulation, voice, fluency or language disorders. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to remediate speech and/or language disabilities that interfere with the students’ ability to access the full benefit from the educational program. Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEP) in compliance with Federal/state law and local district policy and procedures.

• Complete independent multi-disciplinary evaluations to assess students to determine the presence of a speech impairment/disorder.
• Provide appropriate therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in the Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Evaluate student progress and make determinations regarding therapy services.
• Conduct/Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee. Assist in interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with communication disorders according to district procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the mastery and progress of therapy goals, the needs of the student, and involvement in the therapeutic process.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students and generalization of skills in the academic setting.
• Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and work more effectively with students with communication disorders.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and provide positive behavioral supports to students.
• Ensure students follow the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Develop a system for monitoring student progress (data collection).
• Participate in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws and board policy.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or intern(s).
• Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment and licensing requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of ASHA recommended program

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas license as a speech-language pathologist granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR)

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to use standardized tests and informal measures to determine the presence of a speech impairment/disorder
• Knowledge of evaluation and treatment of speech-language disorders
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

May direct and monitor the work of Speech Language Pathology Assistant(s) or intern(s).

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
• Posture: Frequent sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds), occasional heaving lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting non-ambulatory students
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure

PAY GRADE: AE - 4 - Minimum pro-rated salary - $73,349