Speech Language Pathologist-Assistant

Responsibilities include:

• Provide speech therapy services to students on assigned caseload.
• Conduct, attend, provide needed documentation, and participate in ARD/IEP committee meetings for students needing speech therapy services.
• Refer students for additional evaluations and consultations as needed.
• Interpret and explain test results to ARD/IEP committees.
• Develop therapy plans for students based on their IEPs and curricula.
• Maintain all required documentation (e.g., progress notes for documentation of therapy provision, 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 determination.
• Comply 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 language.
• Keep abreast of current trends in the practice of speech-language pathology and continue to develop professional skills.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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 TDLR.
• 0 to 1 year of experience providing speech therapy services to typical caseloads in school setting or 2 years of experience as a school based SLP managing all duties of a full caseload to be considered for supervision of licensed SLP-Assistant(s) and/or SLP-Intern(s).
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and guidelines related to speech and language therapy services.
• Knowledge 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 provided.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer/technology skills
• Ability to communicate and interface effectively with a wide variety of district personnel.
• Must have own/reliable transportation.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
All contractors are required to follow district protocol regarding Covid-19 precautions.

Work Location: One location