| Location | Brownsville, TX |
Primary Purpose: Provide special education students with direct speech services in accordance with their IEP. Maintaining documentation
of
services
and
IEP
goal
progress
are
required.
Qualifications: Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college; AND Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist - Assistant through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations Special Knowledge/Skills Knowledge of speech - language disorders and conditions Knowledge of appropriate intervention practices Ability to instruct and manage student behavior Effective communication skills Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge and use of assistive technology is preferred Experience: At least 1-2 years of public school experience preferred Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Strategies 1.
Work
with
SLP
Supervisor
to
participate
in
initial
evaluations
and
re-evaluations
as
part
of
the
multidisciplinary
team
to
identify
students
who
may
be
eligible
for
speech
and
language
services
in
accordance
with
state
and
federal
regulations.
2.
Under
the
direction
of
the
SLP
Supervisor,
participate
in
the
development
and
implementation
of
the
Individual
Educational
Plan
(IEP)
for
students
with
Speech
Impairments
3.
Under
the
direction
of
the
SLP
Supervisor,
plan,
schedule,
and
implement
all
direct
and/or
indirect
services
as
written
in
the
IEP.
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Executive Director of Special Services
Special Services
Exempt
195 Days / 10.5 Months
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4.
Under
the
direction
of
the
SLP
Supervisor,
provide
services
in
the
inclusive
setting
and
coordinate
intervention
with
the
general
education
staff.
5.
Plan
and
use
appropriate
instructional/learning
strategies,
activities,
materials
and
equipment
(i.e.
AT),
that
reflect
accommodations
and/or
modifications
for
the
individual
needs
of
the
students
assigned.
6.
Under
the
direction
of
the
SLP
Supervisor,
prepare
for
the
Admission,
Review,
and
Dismissal
(ARD)
Committee
meetings
by:
a.
Updating
existing
IEPs
b.
Completing
the
Present
Levels
of
Academic
Achievement
and
Functional
Performance
(PLAAFP)
for
Speech.
c.
Drafting
accommodations
and/or
modifications
for
general
education
instruction
d.
Drafting
new
IEP
goals
and
objectives,
and
after
review
by
the
SLP
Supervisor,
to
send
home
to
the
parents
for
review.
7.
Schedule
and
conduct
(if
appropriate)
Annual
ARD
meetings
for
Speech
only
students,
with
direction
by
the
SLP
Supervisor.
8.
Participate
in
staffing
of
children
with
Speech
Impairments
as
needed
and
under
the
direction
of
the
SLP
Supervisor.
9.
Under
the
direction
of
the
SLP
Supervisor,
proactively
seek
parent
support
and
input
by
communicating
with
them
the
needs,
and
progress
of
their
child.
10.
Provide
written
evidence
of
student
progress
toward
the
IEP
goals
and
objectives
by
completing
progress
reports
with
direction
of
the
SLP
Supervisor
and
in
accordance
with
district
format
and
reporting
timelines.
11.
Maintain
documentation
of
services
provided
in
accordance
with
district
format,
timelines,
and
review
by
the
SLP
Supervisor.
12.
Maintain
confidentiality
of
student's
records
and
information
discussing
issues
only
with
the
educational
team
responsible
for
the
student's
educational
program
and
under
the
guidance
of
the
SLP
Supervisor.
Other 13.
Maintain
Continuing
Education
as
required
by
the
Texas
Department
of
Licensing
and
Regulations
(TDLR)
14.
Attend
and
participate
in
staff
development
opportunities
designed
for
the
special
education
staff
and/or
Speech
staff,
to
improve
job-related
skills
as
directed
by
the
SLP
Supervisor.
15.
Keep
informed
of
and
comply
with
federal,
state,
district,
and
school
regulations
and
policies
for
a
Speech-Language
Pathologist
16.
Compile,
maintain,
and
file
all
physical
and
computerized
reports,
records,
and
other
documents
required.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment. Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Motion: Frequent walking. Lifting: May require heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; assist
non-ambulatory
students,
and
lift
and
move
adaptive
and
other
classroom
equipment; Control student behavior through physical restraint (when a danger to themselves or others). Environment: Exposure to biological hazards. Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. May work prolonged or irregular hours. This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities
and
duties
that
may
be
assigned
or
skills
that
may
be
required.
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