Big Spring ISD - Speech Language Therapist

Big Spring ISD
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
4/11/2025
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 Information
Name
Gina Slover
Email
gina.slover@bsisd.esc18.net
Address
708 E. 11th Place
City
Big Spring
State
TX
Zip
79720
Phone
(432) 264-4106 x1091
Fax
(432) 264-3646
Additional Information
ESC Region
ESC18
Position
Speech Therapist
Posted Date
April 11, 2025