Speech Language Pathologist (potential) Job Posting ID: 242Location(s): SPECIAL EDEmployment Type: Full TimeJob Type: SalariedPosted Date: 03/30/2025Deadline: Until FilledPay: $55,546.00 - $67,738.00Hours per Day: 8:00:00 Speech Language Pathologist 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 * Valid Texas license as a speech language pathologist/therapist granted by the Texas Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology or TEA Speech Therapy certificate Special Knowledge/Skills: * Skills in the use of tests and measurements for assessing speech-language disorders * Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech, language, and hearing disorders * Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate Major Responsibilities and Duties: * 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 evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for services within the required timelines * 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 evaluation data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures * Counsel and involve parents in the remedial 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 students * 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 * Complies with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local Board of Trustees in pursuing the mission of the school district * Keeps informed about new state and federal guidelines and policies * Completes and submits requested reports, evaluation logs, surveys, etc to the Director of Special Education and/or Speech Supervision by the specified due date * Keeps Special Education PEIMS records and medical information current with 100% accuracy * Shares or assumes responsibility of the confidential folders keeping them organized according to the district's operating guidelines * Improves leadership skills through self-initiated professional development activities * Performs duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the TEA Code of Ethics for Educators * Uses information provided though the District appraisal process to improve performance * Annually establishes and meets performance goals * Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible * Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations * Adhere to the district's safety policies and procedures * Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business * Must be able to perform the essential functions of interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned * Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance * Other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities: * Speech Therapy Assistant, if needed