Mesquite Independent School District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Bilingual Speech Pathologist.  The appointee will report directly to the building principal and will be responsible for the assessment of students referred to Special Education for speech therapy evaluation, for re-evaluations and for the provision of speech therapy to eligible students.  The appointee will also be a participant on the campus Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee for speech eligible students.

Qualifications:  The Bilingual Speech Pathologist will have at least a master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology and appropriate licensing by the state.

Preference will be given to applicants who:

• have knowledge of special education policies and procedures.
• demonstrate a general understanding of effective instructional techniques and strategies as they relate to identified disabling conditions.
• have an understanding of and compassion for children with special needs.
• possess knowledge of and proficiency in using technology to facilitate administrative duties and responsibilities.
• exhibit excellent communication (verbal and written), public relation and interpersonal skills.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

Pay Range:  Teacher salary commensurate with experience plus additional stipend for master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology (Counselor scale for those with Certificate of Clinical Competence).

187 day contract

Employment begins:  July 22, 2020

The Mesquite Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information or for any other reason prohibited by law.