Speech Pathologist

Teacher / Professional - District Office - Speech Pathologist

Job Number 0000754422

Start Date

Open Date 02 / 16 / 2024

Closing Date 05 / 02 / 2025

ROLE AND PURPOSE :

Conduct assessments, develop and implement communication IEPs, collect data, and maintain records and eligibility folders.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum Education / Certification & Experience

• Master's Degree in Communication Disorders preferred
• Texas License - Speech-Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competency preferred
• TEA Speech Therapy Certificate

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

• Conduct comprehensive individual assessment for students referred to special education due to suspected speech impairments
• Compile assessment data from a variety of sources into written assessment reports for presentation to the ARD committee
• Comply with special education timelines
• Determine eligibility for Special Education placement due to the presence of a speech impairment according to district guidelines and make appropriate recommendations to the ARD committee
• Conference with parents regarding assessment results and students' IEP progress
• Participate in ARD meetings to assist in interpretation of assessment data and determination of appropriate goals and placement
• Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with the speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plan
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interest of students
• Collect and document data regarding students' performance on IEP objectives
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities for the improvement of students' communication skills
• Communicate effectively with administrators, colleagues, students and parents
• Provide carry-over activities for transition of newly acquired speech patterns to other contexts and situations
• Conduct speech-language screenings as requested by the RtI committee
• Maintain eligibility folders in compliance with AISD policies and procedures
• Establish and update computer data reflecting students' status in Special Education
• Attend and participate in campus-level department meetings
• Attend and participate in district-level program meetings
• Participate in staff development
• Keep abreast of new research and information concerning students with speech impairments
• Keep abreast of changes in local, state and federal special education policies and procedures
• Compile reports as requested by AISD administration building including, but not limited to, SHARS,
• caseload and end-of-year reports
• Submit reports in a timely manner
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education

Duty Days 187

Additional Job Information

This is a pooled position. It is open year round even if no current openings exist.

Pay Grade Admin Professional 4