Speech Language Pathologist- Bastrop, TX

Speech Language Pathologist
- Bastrop, TX

Your Mission

Redefine what’s possible in public education. At Compass Rose, we engage with the community regularly, asking families what they want to see from their graduates, listening to them, and taking their wishes seriously, and we use the information we learn to shape our schools. Our goal is to always align our program with the desires of our community. To this end, in your unique contributions to the community, you will focus on evaluating students for speech disabilities and provide services in communication skills to eligible students with communication disorders.

You Live by our RIGHT Values

• Respect
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  We value each others’ diverse perspectives and experiences, communicate clearly and consistently, hold high expectations with empathy, and take time to really get to know others.
• Ingenuity
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  We challenge ourselves to find new solutions to the most difficult problems. We always welcome the opportunity to think creatively.
• Growth
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  We will undoubtedly face adversity. We commit to give and receive feedback and to be relentlessly reflective even in the most challenging problems.
• Honesty
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  We assume the best of others, provide authentic feedback & praise, reflect on our own strengths and areas for development, and act with courage to always do what is right over what is easy..
• Teamwork
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  You genuinely believe that ALL students can achieve excellence and that requires that you see the best in every person you interact with (students and team members alike) every day. We know that we are strongest and most successful when we work together.

Your Responsibilities

• Participate in the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) process, as applicable to the areas of need in speech/language.
• Administer appropriate test instruments to students who are referred for consideration of eligibility as speech impaired (SI) and write reports to reflect the findings.
• Participate in the ARD/IEP committee meeting to select appropriate goals and objectives in the areas of speech and language to remediate areas of weakness identified in standardized testing and classroom performance.
• Supervise up to 4 Speech Language Pathologist Assistants to develop and implement speech/language therapy that reflects the individual education plan (IEP) for students. On a case-to-case basis, direct therapy might need to be provided to particular students or in particular situations.
• Maintain written records of the performance of students over time to document progress toward mastery of IEP goals and objectives.
• Assist classroom teachers in making the needed accommodations and instructional support for students with speech/language weaknesses.
• Use technology, including augmentative devices, to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Report on a regular basis, as determined in the ARD/IEP, on the progress of students toward mastery of
• their IEPs.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of achievement through formal and informal
• Oversee SLPAs so they create opportunities for students to practice targeted speech/language skills in the therapy sessions and in other environments, such as the campus and home.
• Support the mission of school district by serving as a positive role model for students.
• Create a supportive therapy environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Participate in staff development activities that improve job-related skills and professional growth.
• Collaborate with school network assessment team and special education teachers to schedule, prepare, and facilitate ARD meetings
• Document services according to network procedures and complete SHARS billing requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.

You

• Master’s degree of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university
• Licensed (license equivalent) by the state of Texas as a speech/language pathologist, or American Speech Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) equivalent or Certification by TEA as a speech therapist.
• Candidate must have a satisfactory outcome of a fingerprinting background check.

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• CCC certification
• 5+ years of related experience which may include the following:
• Working in an educational setting
• Working within an Agency that provides services
• Working with school-aged and pre-school aged children, including observation and supervised practice, as required for licensure

• Provides Paid Leave Days: 10 Days for 10-month team members, 12 Days for 11-month employees, and 14 days + 5…