GC- Virtual Speech Language Pathologist
Navasota ISD
Virtual Speech-Language Pathologist-CCC
Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with a variety of communication disorders.
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 and Regulation (TDLR)
Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Special Skills:
Knowledge of and experience with a variety of assessment tools
Knowledge of therapy strategies to address a variety of communication disorders
Knowledge of and ability to implement strategies to address student behavior
Able to communicate and collaborate effectively with others and have strong organizational skills
Able to meet timelines
Frontline/eSped experience (preferred)
Experience:
One (1) year of supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Assessment and Therapy
Evaluate student progress and make determinations regarding therapy services based on data collection. Create progress reports each grading period based upon data collected and/or in collaboration with therapy providers.
Conduct re-evaluations of identified students in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee. Assist in interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures.
Develop Individual Education Plans and/or Service Plans for students as determined by the ARD/IEP Committee.
Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements.
Comply with all timelines and collaborate with special education teams regarding compliance.
Complete all needed documentation of SHARS billable services weekly as determined by GCSEC Administration.
Consultation
Consult with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals, the needs of the student, and involvement in the remedial process.
Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities and assistive technology to improve communication skills of students.
Provide information and support to parents when appropriate.
Interact with other agencies when appropriate.
Serve as a resource to the campus staff in the area of speech and language and collaborate with classroom teachers to implement effective services for students.
Program Management
Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and make changes based on the findings.
Participate in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
Enter and maintain all digital reports, records, and other required documents, including NPI numbers, Texas license, and ASHA-CCC, required for Medicaid and SHARS billing within required timelines.
Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s)*.
Other
Attend all meetings required by district, campus, or the Grimes County Special Education Cooperative.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of the Grimes County Special Education Cooperative.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
May direct and monitor the work of speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s)*.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard testing equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
Posture: Frequent sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds), occasional heaving lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting non-ambulatory students
Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require districtwide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure
Supervisors of licensed speech-language assistants must be licensed by TDLR as speech-language pathologists. A person with a TEA certificate who is not licensed may supervise a licensed speech-language pathology assistant, but not if services are billed through School Health and Related Services (SHARS).
NAVASOTA ISD NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
Navasota ISD does not discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, race, color, or national origin in its educational programs, activities, or employment as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Es norma de el distrito escolar de Navasota ISD no discriminar por motives de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo or impedimento, en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales, tal como lo requieren el Titulo VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, segun enmienda; el Titulo IX de las Enmiendas en la Educacion, de 1972, y la Seccion 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitacion de 1973 segun enmienda.