Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Plan and provide direct therapy to students with speech, voice, or language disorders. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with student's ability to derive full benefit from educational program.

Job Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in speech language pathology from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas License as a speech language pathologist granted by the Texas Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology

Speech Language Pathologist with C's (stipend listed below)

Job Description:

Skill in the use of tests and measurements for assessing speech-language disorders

Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech, language, and hearing disorders

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to travel to multiple work locations as assigned

Assess students with speech or language disorders and determine eligibility for services

Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech/language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP)

Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee regarding interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with speech and/or language disorders according to district procedures

Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services

Counsel and involve parents in the remedial process

Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom-based activities to improve oral and written language skills of students

Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in the identification and understanding of students with communication deficits

Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required

Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and the local board policy

One year of supervised clinical speech language pathology experience preferred.

Salary:

Minimum $63,818

Midpoint $76,022

Salary based on verified experience

Critical Shortage Stipend- $6,300

Speech Language Pathologist with C's Stipend- $5,250

Pay Grade: Professional, Pay Grade 3, 195 Duty Days

Other Information:

Apply online, including your resume and letter of interest. Your application is not considered complete and viewable by the hiring manager until three references have been provided or received. These references must include your current principal or supervisor.

The district contributes $400/monthly to the cost of "employee-only" health insurance which is $175/monthly greater than the state required amount of $225/monthly.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Frequent light lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (less than 15 pounds); occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling (up to 50 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside, regular exposure to noise and the elements

Mental Demands: Maintain control under stress