Wimberley Independent School District
Speech Language Pathologist (24-25)
Wimberley Independent School District, Wimberley, Texas, United States, 78676
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 student's 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
or
Bachelor's degree
Valid Texas Education Agency speech therapy certificate
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
One year of supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience
Public school experience as SLP or SLPA, is preferred
Current NIP number and SHARS reporting experience, preferred
Bi-lingual, preferred - not required
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
TherapyPlan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEPs).Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.Conduct individual evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for services.Develop speech/language plans for individual intervention (IEPs).Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist in interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions, according to district procedures.Consultation
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 understand communication deficits in students.Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.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
May direct and monitor the work of speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).Will participate in the development and coordination of the continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and make changes based on the findings.Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.Administration
Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and other required documents.Compile and submit appropriate SHARS documentation within the designated timeframes.Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and local board policy.Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s)
Equipment Used:
Office machines, such as computers, copy machines, telephones, and scanners, and software for word processing and databases
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Maintain emotional control under stress
Regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned
Moderate lifting and carrying
May be required to assist in lifting and transferring students to and from wheelchair or with positioning students with physical disabilities
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 student's 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
or
Bachelor's degree
Valid Texas Education Agency speech therapy certificate
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
One year of supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience
Public school experience as SLP or SLPA, is preferred
Current NIP number and SHARS reporting experience, preferred
Bi-lingual, preferred - not required
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
TherapyPlan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEPs).Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.Conduct individual evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for services.Develop speech/language plans for individual intervention (IEPs).Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist in interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions, according to district procedures.Consultation
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 understand communication deficits in students.Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.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
May direct and monitor the work of speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).Will participate in the development and coordination of the continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and make changes based on the findings.Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.Administration
Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and other required documents.Compile and submit appropriate SHARS documentation within the designated timeframes.Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and local board policy.Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s)
Equipment Used:
Office machines, such as computers, copy machines, telephones, and scanners, and software for word processing and databases
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Maintain emotional control under stress
Regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned
Moderate lifting and carrying
May be required to assist in lifting and transferring students to and from wheelchair or with positioning students with physical disabilities