Canyon ISD
Future Speech Language Pathologist
Canyon ISD, Canyon, Texas, United States, 79015
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree or higher in Speech and Language Pathology or Communication Disorders and valid TX license for Speech and Language Pathology granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and regulation (TDLR) OR Bachelor's degree with a Texas Educator Certificate in Speech and Hearing Therapy (PK-12) and/or valid TX license for Speech and Language Pathology granted by TDLRASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferredKnowledge of federal and state laws and guidelines related to speech and language therapy servicesKnowledge of assessments, assessment procedures, completing/writing reports following an evaluation, ARD/IEP meetings (both documentation and conducting meetings), IEPs, therapy provision (e.g., activities, materials, timing, curriculum alignment, etc.), and documentation of services providedExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsBasic computer/technology skills (e.g., email, electronic calendars, keyboarding, ability to learn software applications, etc.)Ability to concentrate on detailed workAbility to communicate and interface effectively with a wide variety of district personnelDemonstrate flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing worldDemonstrate willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the professionRESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide speech therapy services to students on assigned caseloadConduct speech and language assessment and consultation in varied settingsConduct, attend, provide needed documentation, and participate in ARD/IEP committee meetings for students needing speech therapy servicesAttend MTSS/SST meetings for students referred for speech and language concernsRefer students for additional evaluations and consultations as neededProvide consultation and education to parents, caregivers, staff and other professionals regarding speech and language disorders and/or speech therapy servicesInterpret and explain test results to ARD/IEP committeesDevelop therapy plans for students based on their IEPs and curriculaMaintain all required documentation (e.g., progress notes for documentation of therapy provision/Medicaid billing, progress reports to parents, completion of evaluation reports, completion of ARD/IEP paperwork, maintenance of student special education records, communication with other professionals/parents/community resources as appropriate, etc.)Regularly report progress to parents per ARD committee determinationComply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Texas Education Agency (TEA), and TDLR rules concerning the provision of special education related services for speech and languageAttend network team meetingsParticipate in the district's Medicaid initiativesKeep abreast of current trends in the practice of speech-language pathology and continue to develop professional skillsPerform all other tasks and duties as assigned
Master's degree or higher in Speech and Language Pathology or Communication Disorders and valid TX license for Speech and Language Pathology granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and regulation (TDLR) OR Bachelor's degree with a Texas Educator Certificate in Speech and Hearing Therapy (PK-12) and/or valid TX license for Speech and Language Pathology granted by TDLRASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferredKnowledge of federal and state laws and guidelines related to speech and language therapy servicesKnowledge of assessments, assessment procedures, completing/writing reports following an evaluation, ARD/IEP meetings (both documentation and conducting meetings), IEPs, therapy provision (e.g., activities, materials, timing, curriculum alignment, etc.), and documentation of services providedExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsBasic computer/technology skills (e.g., email, electronic calendars, keyboarding, ability to learn software applications, etc.)Ability to concentrate on detailed workAbility to communicate and interface effectively with a wide variety of district personnelDemonstrate flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing worldDemonstrate willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the professionRESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide speech therapy services to students on assigned caseloadConduct speech and language assessment and consultation in varied settingsConduct, attend, provide needed documentation, and participate in ARD/IEP committee meetings for students needing speech therapy servicesAttend MTSS/SST meetings for students referred for speech and language concernsRefer students for additional evaluations and consultations as neededProvide consultation and education to parents, caregivers, staff and other professionals regarding speech and language disorders and/or speech therapy servicesInterpret and explain test results to ARD/IEP committeesDevelop therapy plans for students based on their IEPs and curriculaMaintain all required documentation (e.g., progress notes for documentation of therapy provision/Medicaid billing, progress reports to parents, completion of evaluation reports, completion of ARD/IEP paperwork, maintenance of student special education records, communication with other professionals/parents/community resources as appropriate, etc.)Regularly report progress to parents per ARD committee determinationComply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Texas Education Agency (TEA), and TDLR rules concerning the provision of special education related services for speech and languageAttend network team meetingsParticipate in the district's Medicaid initiativesKeep abreast of current trends in the practice of speech-language pathology and continue to develop professional skillsPerform all other tasks and duties as assigned