26-27 Speech Therapist

Page 1 of 3 Job Description Speech Pathologist JOB TITLE: Speech Pathologist WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Principal/Head of School and TERMS: 10 Months Director of Special Education DEPARTMENT: Campus Assigned PAY GRADE: Professional 4 PRIMARY PURPOSE: Plan and provide speech -language therapist services to students with speech, voice, or language disorders; p rovide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce proble ms or impairments that interfere with their students' ability to derive full benefit from the educational program QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university, preferred Valid Texas license as a Speech -Language Pathologist granted by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESLP) Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders and conditions Knowledge o f ev aluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech -language disorders and conditions Ability to instruct and manage student behavior Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Minimum Experience: Experience in the prevention and intervention of speech, language and related impairments

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Job Description Speech Pathologist

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Strategies

1. Provide prevention strategies through in-service training and consultation

2. Follow IEP goals and objectives for children with speech and/or language impairments

3. Provide speech and/or language services through a variety of services deli very models to children in need

4. Provide information to parents, children, and teachers regar ding speech and/or language impairments

5. Compile, maintain and file all records and other documents required by feder al, state, or district policies

Communication

6. Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers

7. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly

Other

8. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills

9. Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations

10. Adhere to the district's safety policies and procedures

11. Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business

12. Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting wit h st udents and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting)

13. Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

14. Other duties as assigned

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Job Description Speech Pathologist

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Copier, personal computer and appropriate software , typewr iter, printer, calculator, fax machine and audio-visual equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal and writt en); maintain emotional control under stress; coordinate district-wide curriculum functions; interpret policy, procedures, and data

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pulling, pushing, liftin g, carrying; moving small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment; r epetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer termina l possible; occasional district -wide travel; o ccasional state -wide travel; f requent prolonged an d irregular hours; possible biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus; regular district wide travel to student homes and multiple work locations as assigned; m ay be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities

EVALUATION: Speech Pathologist Evaluation

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The administrat ion has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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Signature: _____ Date: ______ ESTABLISHED/REVISED: Feb., 2021