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DICKINSON I S D Speech Language Pathologist in Texas City, Texas
*POSITION SUMMARY: *Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students who have speech, voice, or language disorders Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate/reduce problems or impairments that interfere with a student's ability to access the full benefit of the educational program
*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 Texas Department of Licensing (TDLR)
*Special Knowledge/Skills: *Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders and conditions Knowledge of evaluation, habitational, and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders and conditions Ability to instruct and manage student behavior Excellent organizational Ability to communicate well in oral and written form Effective interpersonal skills Working knowledge of computers, word processing, and software related to the field
*Experience: * Clinical Fellow or 1 year
*MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: *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 continuation or readiness for termination of therapy services Keep updated paperwork regarding services provided as required by TEA, TDLR, and TSBOE Assist in programming and monitoring augmentative communication devices, design low-tech devices, and consult on communication devices
*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/data Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings to assist in the interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures Administer initial assessments and re-evaluations as required for an FIE Write an FIE report, per the multidisciplinary team (MDT) process established by TEA, IDEA, and District Guidelines Communicate results of an FIE with parents and district staff Provide consultation for school staff and contract assessment in complex situations Perform screenings as appropriate
*Consultation: *Counsel and involve parents in the remedial process
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*Background requirements: *Candidates must pass a drug screen and background check. (Due to the nature of the employer's business, company policy requires that candidates having criminal backgrounds will not be considered for employment.)