Speech Lang Pathologist For Regional Day School Program For Deaf

Ector County Independent School District•Odessa, TX

16d

About The Position

To work with Deaf/Hard of hearing students in the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf develop speech, language and listening skills to the highest degree possible, maximizing their abilities and residual hearing.

Requirements

Master's Degree in speech pathology
State License for speech/language pathologist
Certificate of Clinical Competency-SLP-Preferred, CFY acceptable
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate
ability to communicate with Deaf/Hard of Hearing students via-sign language
Basic knowledge of Special Education
Experience or training with Deaf/Hard of hearing Students (or willing to learn)
Knowledge of hearing aids and F.M. amplification systems (or willing to learn)
Knowledge of Signing Exact English-Preferred (or willing to learn)
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate

Responsibilities

Provide a speech therapy program to meet individual needs of Deaf/Hard of hearing students enrolled in the RDSPD
Serve as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement
Serve as a resource to school staff members in the use of amplification equipment (hearing aids and F.M. systems)
Coordinate the distribution, return, repair and use of RDSPD amplification equipment, maintaining records of such disbursement, and ordering replacement parts as needed
Evaluate speech, speechreading, listening, language and signed language communication skills of RDSPD students in collaboration with diagnostician and teachers
Provide a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech and language disorders
Assist in appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual student needs and to correct existing speech or language impairment
Collaborate with classroom teachers, interpreters and other school staff members to promote speech, language and listening skills by providing suggestions for incorporating those skills in the student’s daily activities
Provide information and serve as consultant to teachers and school staff members on speech, language and listening skills
Maintain thorough ongoing records for each individual student receiving speech therapy services
Maintain confidentiality of students, testing, diagnostic status and personal problems
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf