Speech Language Pathologist School Year

Job Title : Speech Language Pathologist Wage / Hour Status : Exempt

Reports to : Exec. Director of Special Education Pay Grade : 103 Admin

Dept. / School : Assigned Campus Date Revised : 5 / 2019

Limited Telecommuting Opportunities

Primary Purpose :

Implement the special education evaluation process for students referred to special education with speech and language concerns. Coordinate and conduct ARD committee meetings to develop appropriate plans for students. Act as case managers and maintain the eligibility files for students with communication disorders. Provide guidance to ensure compliance with policies established by federal and state law, Commissioner Rules, policies and procedures and local operational guidelines. Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech / communication disorders that interfere with student's ability to derive full benefit from the 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)

Speech-Language Pathologists will be required to have or apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number for Medicaid Billing.

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Ability to use accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders and conditions

Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders and conditions

Ability to apply evaluation results to assist in development of appropriate educational plan

Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, as well as current legal issues

Capability to master technology (email, word processor, eSped) required for administration of duties

Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

Experience :

Preferred two years Speech-Language Pathology experience

Preferred experience with Frontline / eSped program

Preferred exposure to basic communication signs associated with American Sign Language

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Therapy

• Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent

with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

Assessment

disorders to staff and parents.

classroom teacher(s), principal, support staff, parents and outside resource people.

Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD)

interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and development of

Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) for students with communication disorders or

conditions according to district procedures.

Consultation

services and make changes based on the findings.

Communication

Assistive Technology

Professional Growth and Development

assignment.

Education Units.

community standards and the Professional Education Code of Ethics.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

May direct and monitor the work of speech-language pathologist intern(s), assistant(s), or aide(s).

Working Conditions :

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Manages stress in a professional manner.

Travels to multiple work locations as assigned.

Understands moderate lifting and carrying of computer and test kits may be required.

May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.