ROLE AND PURPOSE:
- Conduct assessments, develop and implement communication IEPs, collect data, and maintain records and eligibility folders.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification & Experience
- Master's Degree in Communication Disorders preferred
- Texas License - Speech-Language Pathology
- Certificate of Clinical Competency preferred
- TEA Speech Therapy Certificate
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Conduct comprehensive individual assessment for students referred to special education due to suspected speech impairments
- Compile assessment data from a variety of sources into written assessment reports for presentation to the ARD committee
- Comply with special education timelines
- Determine eligibility for Special Education placement due to the presence of a speech impairment according to district guidelines and make appropriate recommendations to the ARD committee
- Conference with parents regarding assessment results and students' IEP progress
- Participate in ARD meetings to assist in interpretation of assessment data and determination of appropriate goals and placement
- Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with the speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plan
- Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interest of students
- Collect and document data regarding students' performance on IEP objectives
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities for the improvement of students' communication skills
- Communicate effectively with administrators, colleagues, students and parents
- Provide carry-over activities for transition of newly acquired speech patterns to other contexts and situations
- Conduct speech-language screenings as requested by the RtI committee
- Maintain eligibility folders in compliance with AISD policies and procedures
- Establish and update computer data reflecting students' status in Special Education
- Attend and participate in campus-level department meetings
- Attend and participate in district-level program meetings
- Participate in staff development
- Keep abreast of new research and information concerning students with speech impairments
- Keep abreast of changes in local, state and federal special education policies and procedures
- Compile reports as requested by AISD administration building including, but not limited to, SHARS,
- caseload and end-of-year reports
- Submit reports in a timely manner
- Performs any other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education
