Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

To provide speech/language therapy services to small groups of Shelton students.

Qualifications

• Master of Science or Arts (MS/MA) required.
• Currently licensed as a speech-language pathologist in the state of Texas; holds Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCCs) through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Knowledge of educating students with learning differences.
• Must have basic computer skills and technology including Google Suite.
• Must be sensitive to the confidentiality of school files, programs, and student information.
• Must have strong organizational skills, motivation, and be a self-starter.
• Must have a positive attitude, be flexible, and have strong interpersonal skills.

Essential Job Functions

• Attendance and punctuality are essential to the successful performance of this job.
• Serve as an instructional team member for each student, in coordination with the division head, for parent conferences, phone calls, and other appropriate interactions.
• Assess speech and language, voice, fluency, and social communication skills and schedule group services for Shelton students.
• Remediate speech and language, voice, fluency, and social communication disorders of the Shelton students.
• Consult with teachers regarding the progress of students served in speech and language therapy.
• Write progress and testing reports for Shelton students.
• Participate in parent conferences and student staff meetings to report progress of students served in speech and language therapy.
• Assist in staff development in-service programs on speech and language areas.
• Use collaborative teaching strategies in the classrooms to improve the speech and language skills of Shelton students.
• Coordinate and collaborate with speech-language pathologist team members.
• Adjust and adapt to working across divisions as needed due to changing caseload needs from year to year.
• Assist the Shelton School as needed with lunchroom/carpool supervision as well as classroom/office coverage.
• Perform any other duties requested by the supervisor or school administration.

Physical Requirements:

Seeing Ability to Move Distances Within and Between Buildings Lifting (15 Pounds) Clear Speech Hearing/Listening Carrying (15 Pounds) Pushing/Pulling Touching (Dexterity, Hand & Finger) Driving (local/over the road)

Mental/Reasoning Requirements:
Reading - Simple Writing
- Complex Analysis/Comprehension Reading
- Complex Clerical Judgment/Decision Making Writing
- Simple Basic Math Skills

Work Environment:
Works Alone Works with Others Verbal Contact w/Others Face-to-Face Contact Inside

Disclaimer:
The above are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. When requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the incumbent to perform the essential functions. These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.