Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Everman ISD; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Everman ISD in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a licensed speech-language pathologist to plan and provide services for students with speech, voice, or language disorders. You will assess, diagnose, and deliver therapy to improve communication within the educational program.

The role involves evaluating progress, interpreting data for ARD decisions, collaborating with classroom teachers, and involving families in the therapeutic process to ensure student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas license as a speech-language pathologist (SBESLPA) or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Valid Texas Education Agency speech therapy certificate.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide individual and group therapy aligned with IEP goals.
• Conduct independent evaluations to assess speech-language disorders.
• Participate in ARD Committee to interpret assessment data and determine placement and goals.
• Counsel and involve parents; collaborate with teachers to support communication skills.
• Create a learning-conducive environment and manage classroom behavior per conduct policies.

Skills

Test administration

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom collaboration

Education

Master's degree in speech-language pathology

Texas SLP license (SBESLPA)

Bachelor's degree

Texas Education Agency SLP certificate

Job description

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.

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) 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
• Proficient use of computer

Experience

• One year supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience

Major Responsibilities And Duties

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 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.

Consultation

• 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.

Student Management

• 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.