Remote Speech Language Pathologist

Wichita Falls Independent School District•Wichita Falls, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

Support the district’s commitment to equitable, high-quality, and compliant speech-language services, especially for students in underserved or hard-to-staff areas. Provide virtual speech and language therapy services to students in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). 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 the students’ ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.

Requirements

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)
Valid ASHA Clinical Competence Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
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
Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a remote educational team.
One year of supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience
Reliable high-speed internet connection
Private, secure workspace for conducting therapy sessions
Computer/laptop with webcam, microphone, and updated operating system
Familiarity with virtual therapy platforms and digital documentation systems
Must have a working phone.

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering therapy via tele-practice (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy remotely 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.
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 virtually 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.
Counsel and involve parents in the remedial process.
Collaborate virtually with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students.
Provide professional development virtually in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits in students.
Communicate effectively using a virtual platform with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.
Work environment should be conducive to learning, free from distractions, 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.
Coordinate and collaborate with assigned campus administrator(s) to administer disciplinary action.
May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s) and/or substitutes (facilitators).
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.
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.
Regular Attendance
Other duties as assigned
Comply with the District’s SLP Remote Work Agreement