Ysleta Independent School District · 1 day ago
Intern - Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
El Paso, TX
Internship
Onsite
InternYsleta Independent School District is seeking an Intern - Licensed Speech Language Pathologist to support the school program of speech-language services. The role involves providing speech-language assessments and therapy under supervision, while adhering to relevant laws and district policies.
EducationHigher EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Comply with federal and state laws and district policies and procedures in the referral, placement and review process for speech-language services
Administer appropriate diagnostic tests in all communication parameters to identify students with speech and language disabilities
Determine eligibility for speech-language service through review of referral information, observation and assessment data. Prepare evaluation reports in compliance with federal, state and district requirements
Prepare and conduct admission, review and dismissal (ARD) committee meetings in compliance with federal and state laws and district policies and procedures
Identify communication needs and recommend therapeutic objectives for the development of the individual education plan (IEP)
Recommend appropriate placement and service delivery model to the ARD committee
Provide therapy in the areas of articulation, fluency, language, voice, swallowing, augmentative and alternative communication techniques and strategies
Use appropriate technology to increase therapeutic effectiveness and maintenance of required documentation
Use management practices that promote teamwork and collaborative decisions for students with speech and language disabilities
Develop and maintain skills by applying knowledge gained through staff development and continuing education
Comply with State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology rules
Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job
Participate in professional development activities as required by the district, to include self-selected professional development activities designed to extend professional knowledge and expertise
Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support district /department goals and follow district policies and procedures
Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Speech Therapy
Valid Texas license and a Speech Language Pathologist Intern granted by the State Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
Currently enrolled in a supervised speech-language pathology intern plan
Ability to use accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders and conditions
Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation on rehabilitation of speech-language disorders and conditions
Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
Valid Texas/New Mexico driver's license
Subject to the district's drug and alcohol screening policy and regulation
Must be insurable by the district's auto liability insurance carrier
Preferred
bilingual (English/Spanish)
Company
Ysleta Independent School District
The Ysleta Independent School District is one of El Paso's finest educational institutions, with origins dating back to the early 1900s.
Founded in 1915
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lynly G. Leeper, MPA, CPA
Chief Financial & Operational Officer
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