Speech Language Pathologist

JOB TITLE: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
On-site - Full-time - Pay Grade: AP5- 10 months
Wage/Hour Status: Non Exempt
Reports to: Executive Director of Specialized Learning
Department: Specialized Learning

ABOUT THE JOB

The Speech Language Pathologist plans and provides speech-language pathology services to students with speech, voice, or language disorders and will 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

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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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)

or

Bachelor’s degree

Valid Texas Education Agency speech therapy certificate

One year supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience

**SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND/OR SKILLS - EXPERIENCE
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A good candidate for this position will possess the 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; the ability to instruct and manage student behavior; and excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Speech Language Pathologist will plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP); and evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.

**The Speech Language Pathologist **will 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; and 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.

The Speech Language Pathologist will counsel and involve parents in the remedial process; collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students; provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits in students; and communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.

The Speech Language Pathologist will 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; provide 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; and assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.

**The Speech Language Pathologist **will compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized 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; and participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May direct and monitor the work of speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).*

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Use of the equipment may be required: Use of standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

The job may require mental/physical demands and consideration of environmental factors: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching; occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide and statewide travel; stressful decision-making moments; frequent communication with other employees and members of the public; work with frequent interruptions; and maintain emotional control under stress.

This job is expected to be mostly on-site but comes with the possibility to work remotely (from home) a few days per week as determined by your supervisor. Employees who work remotely are expected to follow policies (attendance, social media, confidentiality, data protection, code of conduct) in addition to protecting passwords and following data encryption protection standards and settings while working remotely as expected at the worksite

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

All MISD employees are expected to maintain confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.