Available Position for Speech Pathologist in Texas
Speech Pathologist
Job Description: POSITION IS FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR
JOB TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education/Principal
PAY GRADE: 1.00 Index
DAYS IN POSITION: 187
DEPT./SCHOOL: Special Education/Assigned Campus
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Plan and provide direct therapy to students with articulation, fluency, voice, or language disorders. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments which interfere with students’ ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology
Valid Texas license as a speech language pathologist granted by the Texas Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Certificate of Clinical Competence granted by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Skill in the use of tests and measurements for assessing speech-language disorders
Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech, language and hearing disorders
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to travel to multiple work locations as assigned
Experience:
One year of supervised clinical speech language pathology experience
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Assess students with speech or language disorders and determine eligibility for services.
2. Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
3. Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee regarding interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with speech or language disorders according to district procedures.
4. Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.
5. Counsel and involve parents in the remedial process.
6. Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom-based activities to improve oral and written language skills of students.
7. Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in the identification and understanding of students with communication deficits.
8. Conduct annual screening of students to identify speech and language deficits.
9. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
10. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
11. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
12. Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.
13. Assist in the selection of instructional materials and equipment.
14. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
15. Manage student behavior and administer discipline in accordance with board polices, administrative regulations, and IEP.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct and monitor the work of speech therapy aide
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate (verbal and written); provide instruction; and maintain emotional control under stress.
Physical Demand/Environmental Factors:
Regular district wide travel; moderate lifting and carrying.
Primary Location: Special Education
Salary Information: 41,250 + 4000 stipend / Year
Contact Information:
703 W. Ave D, Copperas Cove, TX 76522
254-547- 4460
254-547-1535 Fax
