Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT SERVICES Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT SERVICES Inc in Dallas, TX is seeking a Full Time Professional Speech-Language Pathologist to plan and provide therapy for students with speech, voice, or language disorders. You will assess students, implement IEP goals, and collaborate with ARD committees to guide placement and progress.

Requirements include a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology and Texas licensure. CFYs welcomed; travel within the district may be required, with a strong focus on communication skills

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas license as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SBESLPA).
• Ability to use accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders.
• Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• One year supervised clinical SLP experience; CFY’s considered.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide individual and group therapy to students per IEP goals.
• Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy.
• Conduct individual evaluations to assess eligibility for services.
• Develop management strategies and diagnostic statements from observations/data.
• Participate in ARD to interpret assessment data and set goals.
• Counsel and involve parents; collaborate with teachers to improve skills.
• Provide professional development to school staff on communication deficits.
• May supervise SLPA(s) or speech aide(s) and manage reporting.
• Compile and maintain required reports and comply with district policies.

Skills

Test administration

Evaluation knowledge

Behavior management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Texas Speech-Language Pathologist license (SBESLPA)

Job description

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Full Time Professional Dallas, TX, US

Salary Range: $55.00 To $62.00 Hourly

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 students’ 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 granted by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESLPA)

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 supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience CFY’s would be considered.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Therapy

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.

Assessment

Conduct individual evaluations to assess students with speech and 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.

Consultation

Counsel and involve parents in remedial process.

Collaborate with classroom teachers and school staff to plan and implement remedial process improves 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 progress 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.

Seek assistance from school personnel to establish and to administer discipline according to the school Student Code of Conduct.

Program Management

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.

Administration

Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.

Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and 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 direct and monitor work of speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s). *

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent district wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions.

Area: DFW Area

*Supervisors of licensed speech-language assistants must be licensed by SBE SLPA speech language pathologists. A person with a TEA certificate who is not licensed may not be a supervisor of a licensed speech-language pathology assistant.