Position Information
- Position: PROFESSIONAL NON-CERTIFIED
- Assignment: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
- Location: 999 DISTRICT WIDE
- Group: 26/27 POOL
- Grade From: 187 DAYS
- Grade To: 26/27 SCH YR
- Step Range: to (contract)
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Application Deadline: Until Filled
- Category: PROFESSIONAL
- Department: SPECIAL SERVICES
Job Description
Job Title: Speech-Language Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/187 - 212 Days
Pathologist
Reports To: Assigned Coordinator, Pay Grade: Admin Prof. Group 5
Director of Special Education
Dept. /School: Assigned Campus(es) Date Revised: 07/08/2024
Primary Purpose:
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 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
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Therapy:
1. Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and
language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
2. Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.
Assessment:
3. Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and
conditions to determine eligibility for services.
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4. Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting
observations or data.
5. Participate in the IEP Team to assist in interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement,
and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district
procedures.
Consultation:
6. Counsel and involve parents in remediation process.
7. Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve
communication skills of students.
8. Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and
understand communication deficits in students.
9. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of
therapy goals and needs of the student.
Student Management:
10. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests
of students.
11. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student
handbook.
Program Management:
12. May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).*
13. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and
make changes based on the findings.
14. Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
15. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required
documents.
16. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and
board policy.
17. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
18. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
19. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
May direct and monitor the work of speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).*
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular districtwide 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.
NOTE: The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job
and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills that may be required.
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Pathologist
Reports To: Assigned Coordinator, Pay Grade: Admin Prof. Group 5
Director of Special Education
Dept. /School: Assigned Campus(es) Date Revised: 07/08/2024
Primary Purpose:
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 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
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Therapy:
1. Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and
language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
2. Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.
Assessment:
3. Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and
conditions to determine eligibility for services.
-- 1 of 2 --
4. Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting
observations or data.
5. Participate in the IEP Team to assist in interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement,
and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district
procedures.
Consultation:
6. Counsel and involve parents in remediation process.
7. Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve
communication skills of students.
8. Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and
understand communication deficits in students.
9. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of
therapy goals and needs of the student.
Student Management:
10. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests
of students.
11. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student
handbook.
Program Management:
12. May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).*
13. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and
make changes based on the findings.
14. Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
15. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required
documents.
16. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and
board policy.
17. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
18. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
19. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
May direct and monitor the work of speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).*
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular districtwide 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.
NOTE: The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job
and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills that may be required.
-- 2 of 2 -- (source document)
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Mansfield Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the provision of quality educational program for all students. Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.
For questions or concerns regarding your APPLICATION or a particular POSTING please contact:
Tiffany Miller
Secretary for Dr. Jennifer Stoecker
Associate Superintendent of Human Resource Services
[email protected]
817-299-6305
District contact for questions and concerns regarding Equal Employment Opportunity:
Tracey Patton, Title IX Coordinator
605 E. Broad St Mansfield, TX 76063
(817) 299-6343
Conditions of Employment
- I am a high School graduate or hold a GED
- I understand that upon employment I must provide a copy of my high school diploma or GED certificate. For positions requiring official college transcripts and additional verification of certification, I understand that said items must be provided to HR upon employment.
- I understand Mansfield ISD will conduct a criminal background check prior to employment. (Texas Education Code 22.083) I give my permission for such a criminal background check to be conducted.
- I understand that the information I am providing about gender, age, and ethnicity will not be used to determine eligibility for employment, but will be used solely for the purpose of obtaining criminal history record information.
- I understand that I may be required to submit to a fingerprinting background check at my own expense prior to my employment.
- If necessary, I can provide verification of my legal right to work in the United States of America.
- I authorize representatives of Mansfield ISD to contact all persons and entities listed on this application and to make all contacts, inquiries and investigations which they deem necessary in order to verify my education, employment and criminal history.
- I consent to the release by third parties of information concerning my previous employment and pertinent information they may have, and release all parties from liability for any damage that may result from furnishing same to the District. I understand that Mansfield ISD will keep such information in a confidential file, available only to appropriate district officials.
- I understand this application and all supporting material submitted becomes the property of the Mansfield ISD which reserves the right to accept or reject said application.
- I understand that Mansfield ISD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring decisions based on any state or federally protected right.
- I hereby affirm that all information, without exception, provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and understand that any deliberate falsification, misrepresentation, or omission of fact may be grounds for rejection of my application or employment or dismissal from subsequent employment by Mansfield ISD.
General Questions
- Date available for employment: Answer MM/DD/YYYY
- Are you related in any way, including marriage, to any district employee? If yes, please state the employee name and your relationship.
- Have you ever been employed by the Mansfield Independent School District in any capacity? If yes, please state position and dates of employment.
- Do you speak any language(s) other than English? If so, what Language(s)
- Have you ever failed to have a contract and/or letter of reasonable assurance renewed by a school system?
- Have you ever been terminated from employment with a school system?
- Have you ever been asked to resign from your position in lieu of termination?
- Have you ever left a school district during the school year for reasons other than medical?
- Have you ever received a less than satisfactory employment evaluation from any employer?
- Have you ever been suspended, with or without pay, during an investigation which led to you being given a reprimand for the alleged act for which the investigation was conducted?
- Will you now or in the future require district sponsorship for employment? (e.g. H1-B)
- Have you ever had a teaching credential denied, revoked or suspended in any state?
- Are you currently enrolled in a Teacher Alternative Certification Program? If yes, please attach a copy of your statement of eligibility to your application.
- Within the last three years, have you ever been evaluated under the Texas PDAS as unsatisfactory in one or more domains or as below expectations in two or more domains?
- Have you ever attended a MISD Teacher Job Fair? If yes, what year?
- Please list extracurricular sports or activities you may be interested in sponsoring:
Please Note
Applicants are required to attach their resume to this application to be considered for employment.
At least one of your references must be a supervisor from your last job of employment. References will not be contacted unless you are being considered for employment.
Position will remain open until filled.
Attachments
RESUME & REFERENCESLETTER OF INTEREST
STATUS LETTER - COLLEGE STDNT
TRANSCRIPT
REFERENCES (At least 3)
MISC