Speech/Language Pathologist

Denison Independent School District (TX)•Denison, TX

62d

About The Position

Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech, voice, fluency or language disorders. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with that student's ability to derive educational benefit from the educational program. Assess the need to refer to other professionals (diagnosticians, psychologists, others) for further evaluation(s).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college
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

Nice To Haves

Prefer minimum of two years experience in public school
Will consider other experience including CFY candidates

Responsibilities

Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with the speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Programs
Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interest of the students
Provide carry-over activities for transition of newly acquired speech patterns to other contexts and situations
Collect and document data regarding students' progress on IEP goals and objectives
Coordinate the appraisal process for initial referrals, 3 year re-evaluations, and supplemental/transfer assessments for students with speech and/or language disorders and conditions in compliance with state and local guidelines
Comply with special education timelines
Select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine, in a student, if a category of disability and an educational need for services exist, allowing the student to access special education services according to federal, state and DISD guidelines and make appropriate service delivery recommendations to the ARD committee
Compile evaluation data from a variety of sources into written evaluation reports for presentation to the ARD committee
Participate in ARD meetings to assist in interpretation of assessment data and determination of appropriate goals and services.
Conduct speech-language screenings as part of the DISD child find system
Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities for the improvement of students' communication skills
Provide staff development to assist school personnel in identification and understanding of students with communication disabilities.
Communicate effectively with administrators, colleagues, students and parents
Provide speech therapy to identified students in agreement with ARD/IEP documentation
Maintain a therapy schedule in compliance with ARD committee recommendations and have a copy of that schedule on file in the DISD office
Maintain eligibility folders in compliance with state requirements and DISD operating guidelines
Attend and participate in campus and district level in-service meetings upon request
Compile reports as requested by DISD administration, including, but not limited to; SHARS, caseload and extended school year recommendations
Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Commissioner's Rules, local operating guidelines in the areas of assessment, placement, planning and implementation of services
Turn in all folders and submit reports in a timely manner
Participate in professional development opportunities to improve skills related to job responsibilities
Keep abreast of new research and information concerning students with speech impairments, including information on testing instruments
Keep abreast of changes in local, state and federal special education rules and laws
Maintain current licensure and certification by earning required Continuing Education Units
Act in a professional manner and maintain a professional attitude towards the public and colleagues
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; adhere to chain of command
Maintain professional appearance as appropriate for job responsibilities
Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Special Education