Slp speech language pathologist Jobs in Frisco, TX

Position Type :

Special Education - Campus Support / Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted : 9 / 26 / 2024

Location :

Campus To Be Assigned

Date Available : 2025-2026

Closing Date : Until Filled

Job Title : Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Reports to : Campus Principal or Coordinator of Special Education

Dept / School : Assigned Campus(es) or District-Wide

Work Year : 184 days

Base Salary : $61,500 Actual salary will be calculated based on experience.

PRIMARY PURPOSE :

Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech sound disorders, fluency, voice, or language disorders. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with the students' ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education / Certification :

Master's degree in speech-language pathology from accredited college or university

Valid Texas license as a speech-language pathologist granted by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESLPA)

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

Applicants who require a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) would be considered

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

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 readiness for termination of therapy services.

Assessment :

Conduct individual evaluations to assess students with speech and language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for services.

Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data.

Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist in interpretation of assessment, data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures.

Consultation :

Counsel and involve parents in the intervention 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 understand communication deficits in students.

Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding progress the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.

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.

Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.

Administration :

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.

Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

May direct and monitor work of speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED :

Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.

WORK RELATIONSHIPS :

Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Mental Demands I Physical Demands I Environmental Factors :

Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular district wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; moderate lifting and carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.

Application Deadline : Until Filled

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Approved By : Pamela K. Linton, Ed.D.

Chief Human Resources Officer

Date : 9 / 26 / 2024

The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.