Plan and provide speech-language pathology services, including evaluations, as required to assist students with disabilities to benefit from special education.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
Master’s degree or higher in speech-language pathology or equivalent from an accredited/approved college or university program, and Valid Texas license as a Speech-Language Pathologist granted by the Texas Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology, and CCC or TEA certification in Speech-Language Pathology
Or
Master’s degree or higher in speech-language pathology or equivalent from an accredited/approved college or university program, and Valid Texas license as an Intern in Speech-Language Pathology (CFY) to practice under supervision of CCC-SLP while completing the post-master’s degreed 36 week full-time internship
Or
Bachelor’s degree or higher in speech-language pathology or equivalent from an accredited/approved college or university program and Valid Texas license as a Speech-Language Pathologist granted by the Texas Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology, and TEA certification in Speech-Language Pathology
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge and demonstrated competency in: speech-language pathology evaluation and therapy procedures for communication disorders; education of diverse student populations; and human development and learning theories
- Ability to instruct students and manage behavior
Openness to change and innovation to meet the needs of all students
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Experience
Minimum of one year supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Instructional strategies to promote student growth
Provide speech-language therapy services according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, Texas Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology, CCISD board policies, and administrative guidelines.
Communication
Maintain a professional and cordial relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
Classroom management and organization
Professional growth and development
Personal growth and work habits
Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
Working Conditions
Mental Demands
Effective verbal and written communication; concentration while performing duties; ability to maintain emotional control under stress; ability to work with frequent interruptions
Physical Demand/Environmental Factors
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, lifting, moving therapy equipment, desks, and other educational materials; frequent district-wide travel.
Terms: 187 days