130831 Facilitator SLP

Job Title: Facilitator SLP

Wage/Hour Status: Daily, Exempt

Reports to: Director of Special Education

Pay Grade: D8

Dept/School: Special Education and Special Services

Date Revised: October 9, 2017

Primary Purpose
Coordinate Special Education activities; monitor departmental compliance with Federal and state Special Education
regulations; provide leadership, and guidance for support staff and campus personnel. Assure the enforcement of
policies, standards and objectives established by the Board of Trustees, District administration, the Texas Education
Agency, accreditation organizations and funding sources.

Qualifications

Education/Certification
Master's Degree
Speech Language Pathologist with Certificate of Clinical Competency and TEA certified

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Demonstrated leadership ability in working with other administrators, teachers, students, parents and
general public.

• Excellent organizational, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

• Thorough knowledge of the Texas Education Agency's rules and regulations for identifying and
educating students with disabilities

• Thorough knowledge of federal and state laws regarding the education of all students with disabilities

• Ability to work well with diverse groups of people

• Demonstrated experience in supervision of staff

Experience
Three years experience as a SLP in a public school setting

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Provides leadership by formulating objectives, guidelines and procedures for Special Education staff.
2. Supervises and evaluates staff in collaboration with campus principal in accordance with district policies

and procedures.
3. Assigns, monitors, and reviews progress and accuracy of the work performed by the assigned evaluation

staff; use data to assign caseloads.
4. Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary evaluation team.
5. Participates in ARD committee meetings when appropriate and necessary to ensure eligibility, appropriate

instructional and related services goals and objectives.
6. Oversees the development and delivery of effective services in individual speech and language therapy

plans.
7. Ensures evaluation (initials, re-evaluations) timelines are met in accordance with district, state and federal

regulations.
8. Oversees the completion and submission of Service Delivery Logs on a timely basis.
9. Monitors student eligibility files to ensure compliance with federal, state, and district regulations.
10. Keeps abreast of current and emerging professional trends in evaluation and developments affecting special

education and instructional strategies and recommend modifications that will improve student performance.
11. Coordinates the development and dissemination of policies and procedures for educational programming of

students eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004.

130831 Facilitator SLP

12. Coordinates Special Education Speech and Language Therapy services and evaluations for the district.
13. Promotes positive relations through effective communication and coordination of Special Education

services with regular, bilingual and Career and Technical Education.
14. Identifies Special Education needs and assist in planning and implementing staff development and

assistance for Special Education staff necessary to perform job-related duties in an effective, efficient and
appropriate manner.

15. Ensures that Special Education activities are consistent with federal and state rules and regulations as well
as District policies and procedures.

16. Reviews, recommends and monitors selection of appropriate evaluation, instructional materials and
programs.

17. Collaborates with other professionals in developing and maintaining district, state and federal education
documentation requirements.

18. Prepares local, state and federal reports as required.
19. Develops and monitors departmental budgets.
20. Serves as a resource and support person to District personnel.
21. Oversees the planning of direct and consultative services consistent with Speech and Language therapy
goals contained in students' Individual Education Plans (IEP).

22. Oversees and assists staff with assistive technology equipment and devices to promote students' maximum
independence.

23. Consults with district and outside personnel including private therapists and other medical staff regarding
the needs of students as necessary.

24. Develops and coordinates continuing evaluation of the Speech and Language therapy program and
implements changes based on findings.

25. Collaborates with the campus administrator to facilitate a support system for special education service
delivery.

26. Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Speech and Language Pathologists, Speech Therapists, Speech and Language Pathology Assistants

Physical and Mental Job Requirements
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Maintains emotional control under stress; frequent prolonged and irregular hours. Requires prolonged use of
the computer, and repetitive hand motions. Frequent District-wide travel. Valid Texas/New Mexico driver's
license.

Terms of Employment
226 days; salary to be established by the Board of Trustees

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.

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The El Paso Independent School District does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment practices on the basis

of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic information, gender

stereotyping and perceived sexuality, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Inquiries concerning the application of Titles VI,

VII, IX, and Section 504 may be referred to the District compliance officer, Patricia Cortez, at 230-2033; Section 504 inquiries

regarding students may be referred to l Kelly Ball 230- 2856.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de El Paso no discrimina en los programas de educación o en prácticas de empleo usando el

criterio de raza, color, edad, sexo, religión, origen nacional, estado civil, ciudadanía, estado militar, discapacidad, información

genética, estereotipo sexual o sexualidad percibida, u otra práctica prohibida por la ley. Preguntas acerca de la aplicación del

título VI, VII o IX, y la Sección 504 pueden ser referidas al oficial del distrito, Patricia Cortez al 230-2033; preguntas sobre 504

tocante a estudiantes pueden ser referidas a Kelly Ball 230- 2856.

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