Part-time Speech Language Pathologist

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 in impairments that interfere with the students' ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.

Applications will be accepted until position(s) filled.

Responsibilities

• Therapy
• Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services

Assessment

• Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for services
• Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data
• 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

Student Management

• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students
• Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook

Program Management

• May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s)
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and make changes based on the findings
• Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials

Administration

• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and Board policy
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations
• Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas license for Speech Language Pathology-Certificate of Clinical Competence (SLP-CCC) granted through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Valid Texas Education Agency speech therapy certificate
• Fingerprinting is required of all candidates per Texas Education Code
• Such additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
• Posture: Frequent sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds), occasional heaving lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; assisting non-ambulatory students
• Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require districtwide travel
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress