Speech-Language Pathologist

Reports to: Director of Special Programs

Dept./School: Special Education Department

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 in speech-language pathology from an 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.