Speech Language Pathologist - Clinical Fellowship (CF)

Frisco ISD•Frisco, TX

About The Position

Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech sound, fluency, voice, and/or language disorders. Implement the special education evaluation process and provide therapeutic intervention to remediate or reduce deficits that affect a student's ability to benefit fully from the educational program. The role includes conducting evaluations, delivering and monitoring services, contributing to IEP development, supporting campus staff, maintaining required records, and complying with applicable laws, district policies, and procedures.

Requirements

Valid speech-language pathologist or intern license granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Ability to use accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders and conditions.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal rules and regulations pertaining to special education.
Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders and conditions.
Ability to instruct students and support their unique needs.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCCs).
Educationally based therapy experience.

Responsibilities

Collect, organize, and interpret student information from guardians, teachers, cumulative folders, and outside evaluation reports.
Conduct classroom observations and interviews with guardians, staff, and students.
Review available data to select appropriate evaluation materials, procedures, and equipment.
Administer and interpret individual assessments to determine educational disability eligibility and need for special education services under federal and state regulations.
Complete Full and Individual Evaluation reports in the district special education data management system.
Review evaluation results with guardians, including interpretation of data and the student's educational needs.
Participate in Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings and contribute to eligibility and service recommendations, interpretation of evaluation data, placement, timelines, and IEP development.
Manage caseload and assignments to meet compliance and timelines for evaluations, ARD/IEP meetings, and student services.
Facilitate or coach staff on implementing quality special education programming.
Communicate relevant legal findings, rules, policies, and procedures concerning evaluation, planning, placement, and delivery of special education services.
Provide guidance, training, and supervision to speech-language pathology students and clinical fellows; maintain required documentation.
Maintain positive, professional relationships with supervisors, administrators, educators, staff, students, and parents.
Use effective verbal and written communication and protect the confidentiality of student, parent, and school information and records.
Plan and deliver individual and/or group services as outlined in students' IEPs.
Document student progress and service provision in the district special education data management system.
Monitor student progress, adjust service delivery, and recommend IEP changes as needed.
Consult with and train district staff, outside service providers, and guardians regarding disability criteria and IEP development and implementation.
Recommend interventions, instructional strategies, equipment, and educational aids to promote student independence.
Compile, maintain, file, and upload required physical and digital reports and records in the district system.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, Frisco ISD policies, and department and campus procedures.
Use the district special education data management system proficiently and accurately.
Participate in professional development, department and team meetings, and campus, district, or team meetings related to referrals, IEPs, or other needs.
Assume shared responsibility for the health, safety, and confidentiality of students and adults, which may include implementing, supporting, and documenting behavioral interventions or providing school health, related, and personal care services.
Travel districtwide to multiple work locations as assigned and maintain emotional control under stress.