Speech Language Pathologist

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Dallas, Texas
February 4, 2025
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Job Description

Job Summary:

  • This position is ideal for a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist with a CCC-SLP certification, seeking a full-time role in a dynamic school-based environment.
  • The role requires a commitment to in-person work within the district, providing crucial speech and language services to students, particularly in South Dallas.
  • Bilingual candidates will have additional opportunities to leverage their language skills to serve a diverse student population.

Detailed Explanation Role and Responsibilities:

Assessment and Diagnosis:

  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing skills.
  • Utilize standardized tests and clinical observations to diagnose speech and language disorders.

Treatment Planning:

  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on the assessment results.
  • Set specific, measurable goals for each patient to improve communication or swallowing abilities.

Therapy and Intervention:

  • Deliver therapy sessions tailored to the patient’s needs, including exercises, activities, and use of assistive devices.
  • Address various disorders such as articulation, fluency, voice, language comprehension, and expression.

Education and Counseling:

  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication disorders and management strategies.
  • Provide counseling to support the emotional and psychological aspects of communication disorders.

Collaboration:

  • Work with other healthcare professionals, educators, and families to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Collaborate with doctors, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and educators to create a holistic treatment approach.

Work Environment:

  • School-Based Setting: Primarily working within schools in the district, especially in South Dallas.
  • Responsibilities may include working with children of various age groups, from early childhood through high school.

Education and Experience:

  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
  • Previous experience in a school setting is preferred but not mandatory.

Certification Requirements:

  • Must possess the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
  • Applicants without this certification (e.g., SLPA’s, CF’s) will not be accepted.

Skills:

  • Strong assessment and diagnostic skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Bilingual skills are a plus, providing an advantage in meeting the needs of a diverse student population.

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