Alamo Heights Independent School District (Tx) San Antonio , TX 78245
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You must log in to apply for jobs. UNTIL FILLED POSTING DATE: 06/04/2024 CLOSE DATE: VACANCY NUMBER: 00001611 LOCATION: Alamo Heights High School POSITION: Speech-Language Pathologist JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
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)
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
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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 students' ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.
Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for services.
Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data.
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.
Counsel and involve parents in remedial process.
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.
Participate as a team member on pre referral intervention teams to provide input on Speech Language concerns.
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.
May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).*
Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and make changes based on the findings.
Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
One year supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience
OTHER INFORMATION: PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH THE LAW:The Alamo Heights Independent School District complies with the guidelines of the Equal Opportunity Commission. Alamo Heights ISD does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, age, handicap, health, or religion in the educational programs and activities, (including admission and employment) that it operates with intent to comply with Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 SALARY:
Commensurate with experience
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Alamo Heights Independent School District (Tx)