Big Spring ISD - Speech Language Therapist

Job Details

Region: 18
School District/Employer: Big Spring ISD
District Category/Employer: Central Office,
Position: Speech Therapist,
Assignment Level: Level
  • Early Childhood
  • Elementary
  • High School
  • Middle School
Area
  • Student Services
Job Title: Speech Language Therapist
School: Big Spring Independent School District
Campus Description: Big Spring ISD Central Office
Date Posted: 5/16/2023
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech, voice, or language disorders. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with their students’ ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.
Qualifications: Education/Certification:
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university
Valid license as a speech-language pathologist granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) or Bachelor’s degree and valid Texas Education Agency speech therapy certificate
 
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders and conditions
Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders and conditions
Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
 
Experience:
One year supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Therapy
Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions 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 make determination regarding therapy services.
Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements.
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.
Consultation
Consult with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals, the needs of the student, and involvement in remedial process.
Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students.
Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and work more effectively with students with communication deficits.
Student Management
Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.
Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
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.
Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).*

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
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
Salary Range: Based on current salary schedule
Benefits: Benefits package available
How To Apply: https://www.bsisd.esc18.net./

Contact

Gina Slover
Director of Special Education
(432) 264-4106

Contact Person:

Name: Jay McWilliams
Email: jmcwilliams@bsisd.esc18.net
Address: 708 E. 11th Place
City: Big Spring
State: TX
Zip: 79720
Phone: (432) 264-3600
Fax: (432) 264-3646