Speech-Language Pathologist; SLP Speech Therapist - Special Education Pool

Special Education Pool - Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP Speech Therapist)

Reports to: Assistant Director Special Education Related Services

Pay Grade: 206

• Duty Days: 187 Salary Range: $69,272 - $83,460
• Duty Days: 202 Salary Range: $74,829 - $90,155
• Duty Days: 210 Salary Range: $77,792 - $93,725

Assesses individuals to identify the presence of communication disorders. Plans, directs, and/or conducts habilitative and rehabilitative treatment programs to develop or restore communication efficiency of individuals diagnosed with communication problems of organic and/or non‑organic etiology. Serves as a campus consultant regarding typical communication development, as well as communication disorders and their impact on access to and ability to benefit from classroom instruction.

• Conducts assessments for students suspected of having speech and/or language impairments when referred for special education services or for re‑evaluation.
• Reviews assessment data, completes a diagnosis of communication delay and/or disorder, determines eligibility for speech therapy services, and recommends placement.
• Designs and implements a program for individual and/or group speech‑language intervention and determines appropriate delivery model.
• Participates in campus multidisciplinary team to develop solutions for struggling general education students, as well as special education students.
• Serves as a member of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committees.
• Coordinates programs for students identified with speech, language and/or hearing impairments within the scope of the Fort Worth Independent School District.
• Consults with parents, teachers, and other professionals regarding educational management, assessment, IEP, appropriate classroom modifications and progress of students.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other professionals when necessary.
• Maintains eligibility file on speech‑impaired students and utilizes Special Education Electronic Management system for all information and ARD documentation.

• Provides practicum supervision to graduate students in speech/language pathology as well as supervision of Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) interns as determined by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Provides direct and indirect supervision of Bachelor level Speech‑Language Pathology‑Assistants including the development and implementation of a plan of supervision and maintenance of appropriate documentation.

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co‑workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork. Responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

• Performs all job related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and District policies and procedures regarding special population students' services and programs.
• Skill in written and oral communication including ability to interact with and influence all levels of central office and campus staff as well as parents.
• Ability to consider academic, social, and emotional needs of students in making decisions about academic settings and accommodations for individual students.
• Ability to exercise discretion regarding matters of a sensitive or confidential nature.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
• Ability to design, organize, plan, implement, and evaluate programs.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work, including maintaining attention to details and quality, and prioritize work while meeting…