Speech Language Pathologist Virtual 2025 - 2026

Job Title: SpeechLanguage Pathologist (Virtual) Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Special Ed Supervisor Pay Grade: Admin Pay 4

Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es) Days: 187

Primary Purpose:

Plan and provide speechlanguage pathology services to students with speech voice or language disorders via a remote virtual platform with the assistance of an inperson student monitor. Assess students and provide remote virtual therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with their students ability to derive full benefit from the educational program. MUST RESIDE IN THE STATE OF TEXAS.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Masters Degree in speech pathology
• State License for speech/language pathologist
• Certificate of Clinical CompetencySLP
• Texas Resident

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders and conditions
• Knowledge of evaluation habilitation and rehabilitation of speechlanguage disorders and conditions
• Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
• Ability to effectively utilize virtual technology platforms to provide services to students
• Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• One year supervised clinical speechlanguage pathology experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Therapy

1. Conduct remote virtual independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP). Evaluate student progress and make determination regarding therapy services.
2. Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements.
3. Participate in the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee virtually. Assist in interpretation of assessment data appropriate placement and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures.
4. Provide remote virtual therapy

Consultation

5.Consult with colleagues students and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals the needs of the student and involvement in remedial process.

6. Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students.

7.Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and work more effectively with students with communication deficits.

Student Management

8.Create a virtual environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students in collaboration with the inperson proctor.

9.Establish control in collaboration with the inperson proctor and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Program Management

10.Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speechlanguage pathology services and make changes based on the findings.

11.Participate in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.

12.Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other required documents.

13.Comply with policies established by federal and state laws State Board of Education rule and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

14.May supervise licensed speechlanguage pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).

15.Assist in the selection and implementation of student assessment(s) conducive to a virtual remote evaluation.

Other

16.Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May direct and monitor the work of speechlanguage pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s.*

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard testing equipment; standard office equipment and peripherals. Laptop computer will be provided. Maintain a high speed stable internet connection from virtual office.

Posture: Frequent sitting kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking grasping/squeezing wrist flexion/extension

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds) occasional heaving lifting 45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting nonambulatory students

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards bacteria and communicable diseases; may require districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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