Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist II

Reports to:

Special Education Director

Department:

Special Education

Pay Grade

PS 4 @193 Days

Qualifications

Primary Purpose:

To help eliminate/minimize speech impediments that interfere with the student's ability

to derive full benefit from the district's educational program.

Education/Certification:

Master's degree

Licensed to practice Speech and Language Pathology in the State of Texas

ASHA Certified with C's Bilingual

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred

Experience:

A minimum of two years' experience as an SLP working with childen

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable

PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who are expected to embody the Spirit of PSJA and demonstrate these characteristics as they lead others.

Positive Engagement Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the

district table

Builds relationships - Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well-being of all stakeholders

Exhibits professionalism- Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth

Models ethics - Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders

Communicates effectively- Maintains open lines of two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive

input and provide information for engagement with district vision

Student-centered Excellence

Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff

Demonstrates expertise - Possesses up-to-date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence

Establishes shared vision - Articulates the school's mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality Implements plans- Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goal, monitoring progress, and providing resources

Expects results - Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self

and others accountable and driving for continuous improvement

Joint Empowerment

Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action

Promotes collaboration - Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership throughout the district

Inspires Action - Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level to support district vision and goals

Builds capacity - Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals

Develops leaders - Identifies, develops, and places future leaders through

rigorous processes and strategic leadership assignments

Adaptive Innovation

Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers

Scans Environment - Analyzes and applies understanding of internal organization and external environment to assess and respond to the district's future advancement

Manages change - Demonstrates courage, initiative, and perseverance in bringing about meaningful change to support the shared vision Champions solutions - Challenges the status quo by collaboratively exploring new and better ways of doing things

Acknowledges outcomes - Creates a positive environment for growth by celebrating success and learning from failure

Technical Skills, Responsibilities and Duties

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who demonstrate excellence in these technical areas as they lead others

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• To identify children whose speech or language impairments interfere with their learning.
• To diagnose and appraise specific speech or language impairments.
• To compile speech assessment reports as per SBOE rules
• To assist in the development of the IEP by providing appropriate goals and objectives for speech therapy services.
• To refer for medical or other professional attention necessary for the rehabilitation of speech or language impairments.
• To participate in Admission, Review and Dismissal meetings (SRDs) for initial speech referrals and/or identified speech impaired students at designated campuses.
• To provide speech and language services for the habilitation or prevention of communication impariments
• To provide counseling and guidance to parents, students and teachers regarding speech and language impairments.
• To participate as a member of transdisciplinary team in providing speech services (assessment, planning, IEP implementation, etc.).
• To document student's progress through ongoing evaluation and to provide progress reports to parents, teachers and administrative staff as required.
• To provide information via parent sessions/conferences regarding communication disorders.
• To supervise licensed assistants and licensed interns as permitted by federal and state laws, rules and regulations that govern the practices of school speech-language pathology.
• To generate, utilize and maintain relevant speech therapy data necessary for the attainment of the special education department's mission and overall improvement efforts.
• To comply with all laws, rules and policies related to the implementation of the speech therapy programs.
• To supervise all speech personnel in the provision of Medicaid reimbursable services
• To develop and implement a SHARS supervision plan for Medicaid reimbursement
• To perform other duties as requested by the special education director and/or building principal

It is the policy of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, national origin or age.

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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