Speech Language Pathologist

Hempstead ISD (TX) • Hempstead, TX

69d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students who have speech, voice, or language disorders. The role involves assessing students and providing therapeutic interventions aimed at eliminating or reducing problems or impairments that hinder their ability to fully benefit from the educational program.

Requirements

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence for Speech-Language Pathologists (CCC-SLP)

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 or language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for services.
• Develop speech/language plans for individual intervention (IEPs).
• 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 the re-mediation process.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve 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 the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree