Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Special Education Pay Grade: AP3
Dept./School: Special Education Date Revised: 06/2023

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)

• Clinical Fellowship
• Applicant must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee

(approximately $50.00) paid by the applicant, before continuing within the process towards possible
employment

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 (1) year supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience

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PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech or language, fluency
and/or voice disorders. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce
problems or impairments that interfere with students’ ability to derive full benefit from the
educational program.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech
   and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
2. Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.
3. Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and
   conditions to determine eligibility for services.
4. Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by
   interpreting observations or data.
5. Participate in and/or conduct 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.
6. Counsel and involve parents in remedial process.
7. Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve
   communication skills of students.
8. Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and
   understand communication deficits in students.
9. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the
   accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.
10. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and
    interests of students.
11. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and
    student handbook.
12. May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant
13. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and
    make changes based on the findings.
14. Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
15. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required
    documents.
16. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules
    and State Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESLPA)
    policies.
17. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
18. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

May direct and monitor the work of speech-language pathology assistant.