2025-2026 Speech Language Pathologist

This position is Open Until Filled after 10 day mandatory posting window.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Plan and provide speechlanguage pathology services to students with speech voice or language disorders. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with their students ability to derive full benefit from the educational program. Maintain speech and language special education records and documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Certification:

Masters degree in speechlanguage pathology/communication disordersfrom an accredited college or university

Valid Texas license as a speechlanguage pathologist granted by the State Board of Examiners for SpeechLanguage Pathology and Audiology (SBESLPA) or

Bachelors degree and valid Texas Education Agency speech therapy certificate or

Texas licensed Intern in SpeechLanguage Pathology

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge and skills in the area of speech pathology including assessment diagnosis and intervention techniques.

Ability to use the accepted test and measurements to assess communicationdisorders and conditions; collect and interpret data

Knowledge of evaluation habilitation and rehabilitation of speechlanguage disorders and conditions

Ability and willingness to assess and instruct students with disabilities and manage student behaviors

Excellent organizational communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills

Ability to problem solve effectively

Work Conditions:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard testing equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

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; requires in district travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure; learn and apply new skills and training efficiently

Regular attendance is an essential function

Minimum Experience:

Must have completed required practicum to receive Texas speech therapy license (or TEA Certificate if issued prior to 9/01/94.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Therapy

1. Conduct 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 and schedule of services contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP). Evaluate student progress and make determination regarding therapy services.
2. Participate in the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee. Assist in interpretation of assessment data present levels appropriate placement and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures.

Consultation

1. Consult with colleagues students and parents regarding student success needs of the student and involvement in remedial process.
2. Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom strategies/activities to improve communication skills of students.
3. Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and work more effectively with students with communication deficits.

Student Management

1. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.

Program Management

1. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speechlanguage pathology services and make changes based on the findings.
2. Participate in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
3. Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other required documents.
4. Attend SpeechLanguage Pathology staff meetings and staff development.
5. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws State Board of Education rule board policy and the Educator Code of Ethics.
6. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Speech Pathologists may be called upon to supervise licensed assistants or interns in speechlanguage pathology graduate students in speechlanguage pathology and submit claims for Medicaid reimbursement.