Deaf Education SLP — School-Based Therapy

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for Deaf Education at SPILLANE MIDDLE SCHOOL/CYPRESS RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL. This 187-day probationary/term contract starts immediately and pays $64,206 (IA-3).

The role involves evaluating and providing therapy for students who are deaf/hard-of-hearing, collaborating on IEPs, and delivering professional development to school staff.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a recognized, accredited college or university.
• Professional licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist issued by State Committee for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology or state certification.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders impacting students who are deaf/hard-of-hearing.
• Knowledge of and ability to use sign language, preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders to determine eligibility for services, evaluate student progress, and determine readiness for termination of therapy services for students who are deaf/hard-of-hearing.
• Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students who are deaf/hard-of-hearing, consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Participate in theIEP Committee to assist in interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve the 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 remedial process and accomplishment of the therapy goals of the student.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Evaluation knowledge

Sign language knowledge

Education

Master's degree

SLP licensure/certification

Job description

The Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for Deaf Education at SPILLANE MIDDLE SCHOOL/CYPRESS RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL. This 187-day probationary/term contract starts immediately and pays $64,206 (IA-3).

The role involves evaluating and providing therapy for students who are deaf/hard-of-hearing, collaborating on IEPs, and delivering professional development to school staff.