Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Reports to: Campus Principal or Coordinator of Special Education
Dept/School: Assigned Campus(es) or District-Wide
Work Year: 184 days
Base Salary: $61,500 Actual salary will be calculated based on experience.
Primary Purpose
Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech sound disorders, fluency, voice, or language disorders. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with the students' ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
Master's degree in speech-language pathology from 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)
Special Knowledge/Skills
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
Experience
One year supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience
Applicants who require a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) would be considered
Therapy
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.
Assessment
Conduct individual evaluations to assess students with speech and language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for services.
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 assessment, data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures.
Consultation
Counsel and involve parents in the intervention 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 progress the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.
Student Management
Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.
Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Program Management
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.
Administration
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
Supervisory Responsibilities
May direct and monitor work of speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).
Other Duties As Assigned
Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.
Work Relationships
Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.
Working Conditions
Mental Demands I Physical Demands I Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular district wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; moderate lifting and carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.
Application Deadline: Until Filled
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Approved By: Pamela K. Linton, Ed.D.
Chief Human Resources Officer
Date: 9/26/2024
The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.