Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT SERVICES Inc•Dallas, TX

About The Position

PRIMARY PURPOSE: 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 their students’ 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 State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESLPA) Special Knowledge/Skills:  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 Experience:  One year supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience CFY’s would be considered. DUTIES AND 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 individual evaluations to assess students with speech and language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for services.  Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data. Diagnostic Assessment Services, Inc. Diagnostic Assessment Services, Inc. Origination Date: Review Date: 02/07/17 Revised Date: 01/04/18  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. Consultation  Counsel and involve parents in remedial process.  Collaborate with classroom teachers and school staff to plan and implement remedial process improves communication skills of students.  Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits in students.  Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding progress the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student. Student Management  Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.  Seek assistance from school personnel to establish and to administer discipline according to the school Student Code of Conduct. Program Management  May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speechaide(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 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. Diagnostic Assessment Services, Inc. Diagnostic Assessment Services, Inc. Origination Date: Review Date: 02/07/17 Revised Date: 01/04/18  Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.  Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment. Supervisory Responsibilities: May direct and monitor work of speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s). Working Conditions: Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; maintain emotional control under stress. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent district wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions. Area: DFW Area Supervisors of licensed speech-language assistants must be licensed by SBE SLPA speech language pathologists. A person with a TEA certificate who is not licensed may not be a supervisor of a licensed speech-language pathology assistant.

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)
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
One year supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience CFY’s would be considered

Responsibilities

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.
Conduct individual evaluations to assess students with speech and 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.
Counsel and involve parents in remedial process.
Collaborate with classroom teachers and school staff to plan and implement remedial process improves communication skills of students.
Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits in students.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding progress the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.
Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.
Seek assistance from school personnel to establish and to administer discipline according to the school Student Code of Conduct.
May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speechaide(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.
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.
Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.