Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech, voice, or language disorders. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with their students’ ability to derive full benefit from the educational program. All employees of SMSD are expected to act with integrity, support, and demonstrate our core values, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, and seek to continuously improve self-performance and processes.
Qualifications:
· Education/Certification:
· Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university
· Valid Texas license as a Speech-Language Pathologist granted by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESLPA).
· Bachelor’s degree
· Valid Texas Education Agency speech therapy certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
· Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders and conditions
· Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders and conditions
· Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
· Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
· One year supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:Therapy
1. Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
2. Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.
Assessment
3. Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for services.
4. Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data.
5. Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist in interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures.
Consultation
6. Counsel and involve parents in remedial process.
7. Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students.
8. Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits in students.
9. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.
Student Management
10. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.
11. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Program Management
12. May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).*
13. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and make changes based on the findings.
14. Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
Administration
15. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
16. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
17. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
18. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
Other
19. Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance.
20. Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel.
21. Use professional information discreetly and judiciously.
22. Support and follow administrative and Board policy.
23. Represent the school system to the community in a positive and professional way.
24. Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons.
25. Regular attendance
26. Perform all other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
May direct and monitor the work of speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).*
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress
Ability to perform mathematical calculations
Work with frequent interruptions
Work with frequent deadlines
Physical Demands:
High physical stamina necessary
Repetitive hand motions
Prolonged use of computer
Occasional lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds
Frequent sitting
Moderate standing, walking, reaching, and bending
Steady phone interactions
Environmental Factors:
Frequent district-wide and statewide travel
Occasional prolonged and irregular hours
Some night activities
Frequent working alone
Job Type: Full-time
Work setting:
Ability to Commute:
- Stafford, TX 77477 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Stafford, TX 77477: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person