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Special Education Speech Language Pathologist
JOB DESCRIPTION
| REPORTS TO: | Campus Principal, Executive Director for Special Education and Section 504 | APPLICATION DEADLINE: | Until Filled |
| LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: | 197 | DATE REVISED: | 03/09/2021 |
| WAGE/HOUR STATUS: | Exempt | | |
| >SALARY RANGE: | $69,665 - $98,202
Minimum - Maximum | PAY GRADE: | AP05 |
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To help reduce or eliminate speech impediments that interferes with the individual student's ability to derive full benefit from the District's educational program.
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 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and/or the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESLPA)
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA CCC), preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess speech impairments
- Knowledge of speech evaluation and therapy procedures
- Strong consultation skills with an emphasis on effective communication (verbal and written), organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Bilingual Skills preferred
Experience:
- Experience in public school speech therapy preferred
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
ASSESSMENT (Not applicable for Licensed Assistants)
- Conducts evaluations to assess students with speech or language impairments to determine eligibility. (Licensed Assistants can administer routine tests).
- Develops strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data.
- Assists in conducting evaluations for assistive technology.
- Participates in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist in interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with speech impairments or conditions.
THERAPY
- Plans and provides appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in the Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Evaluates student progress and determines readiness for termination of therapy services.
- Maintains appropriate documentation concerning lesson plans and logs.
CONSULTATION
- Counsels and involves parents in the remedial process.
- Collaborates with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve speech and language skills of students.
- Participates in the student's multidisciplinary committee in order to plan for his/her appropriate educational program.
- Provides professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand speech impairments in students.
- Communicates effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.
STUDENT MANAGEMENT
- Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.
- Establishes sound behavior management that is conducive to the instruction provided in the therapy sessions.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
- May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s).
- Assists in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT
- Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records and other required documents.
- Complies with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education and board policy.
- Complies with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Participates in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills related to job assignments.
- Maintains accumulation of CEU's in order to keep license current.
- Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None
MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I acknowledge I received a copy of this job description.
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The Mission Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.
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>Updated Salary 25/26
