Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) I or II, Bilingual

Primary Purpose:
Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech, voice, or language disorders. For SLP-Assistants, these services will be provided under the direction of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. 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:
SLP I (Assistant):

• Bachelor’s degree in communicative science and disorders
• Texas license as Speech-Language Pathology Assistant granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

SLP II: (Preferred)

• Master’s degree and valid Texas license as a speech-language pathologist granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

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:

• SLP I (Assistant)
• Fifty hours of clinical observation and assisting experience as required for licensure

• SLP II
• One year supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience

Major Responsibilities:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Therapy:
SLP I (Assistant):

• Conduct speech, language, and hearing screening as directed by the supervising licensed speech-language pathologist.
• Implement the treatment program or the individual education plan (IEP) as designed by the supervising licensed speech-language pathologist.
• Conduct carry-over activities to transfer a student’s newly acquired communication ability to other contexts and situations.
• Represent speech pathology at the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) Committee as directed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Conduct observations and prepare clinical materials.

SLP II:

• Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions 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 make determination regarding therapy services.
• Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements.
• Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee. Assist in interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures.

Consultation:

• Consult with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals, the needs of the student, and involvement 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 work more effectively with students with communication deficits.

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.
• Participate in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
• 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.
• May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).*

Other:

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Must be present regularly in person.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May require supervision of SLP assistants, graduate students or clinical fellows as assigned by Lead SLP. *

*Supervisors of licensed speech-language assistants must be licensed by TDLR as speech-language pathologists. A person with a TEA certificate who is not licensed may supervise a licensed speech-language pathology assistant, but not if services are billed through School Health and Related Services (SHARS).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard testing equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
Posture: Frequent sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds), occasional heaving lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting non-ambulatory students

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require districtwide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure

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