Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Pool (26-27 SY) - Special Education

Primary Purpose

Aid schools in developing educational plans for students with speech and language disorders through evaluations, therapy, and ARD committee participation.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in speech-language pathology
• Valid Texas license as a speech-language pathologist
• Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology (preferred)

Major Responsibilities And Job Duties

• Plan and provide individual and group therapy consistent with IEP goals
• Select and administer assessments to evaluate speech or language disorders
• Participate in ARD committees to set goals and placements
• Evaluate student progress and determine therapy readiness
• Counsel parents and collaborate with teachers on remedial processes
• Implement classroom-based activities to improve communication
• Train school personnel on communication deficits
• Compile, maintain, and file reports and documents
• Maintain positive relationships with supervisors and colleagues
• Communicate effectively with all staff and maintain emotional control under stress

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise speech-language pathologist interns, assistants, and graduate students

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands: Effective communication, decision-making, and attention to detail
• Physical Demands: Prolonged sitting and standing, frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, walking, repetitive computer work, frequent use of hands and wrists, light lifting (less than 15 pounds), and occasional prolonged and irregular hours
• Environmental Factors: Normal office and campus environments

Tools/Equipment Used

• Standard Office Equipment

Safety

• Contribute to workplace safety by observing safety rules and policies, practicing safety skills, wearing personal protective equipment, reporting incidents, and participating in safety improvements

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands: Professionalism, emotional control, and objectivity under stress, prolonged and careful attention to detail
• Physical Demands: Prolonged sitting and standing, frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, walking, repetitive computer work, frequent use of hands and wrists, light lifting (less than 15 pounds), and occasional prolonged and irregular hours
• Environmental Factors: Normal office and campus environments

Safety

• Contribute to workplace safety by observing safety rules and policies, practicing safety skills, wearing personal protective equipment, reporting incidents, and participating in safety improvements