Speech Language Pathologist Licensed

HJ Staffing is seeking a dedicated and experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for a rewarding assignment within the school district. Join the largest school district in Texas and make a significant impact on the academic and social success of students by addressing their communication needs. This role offers competitive pay flexible contract options and the chance to work in a dynamic urban educational environment.

Position Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) will be placed on an HISD campus (or multiple campuses) to provide comprehensive speech and language services in compliance with federal state and district regulations. The SLP is responsible for managing a student caseload conducting evaluations developing and implementing IEPs and collaborating with the campus special education team.

Key Responsibilities

Assessment and Eligibility:

• Conduct timely and thorough initial re-evaluation and triennial evaluations to determine student eligibility for speech-language pathology services.
• Interpret results and write legally defensible Speech-Language Evaluation Reports (SLER).
• IEP Development and Implementation:
  • Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with measurable ambitious and evidence-based goals.
  • Provide direct and consultative therapy services (individual and group) to address deficits in areas including articulation phonology fluency voice receptive/expressive language and pragmatic/social communication.
  • Monitor and document student progress frequently using HISDs required data systems.
• Compliance & Meetings:
  • Actively participate as a member of the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) committee to present evaluation results discuss progress and finalize IEPs.
  • Ensure all documentation and service delivery adheres strictly to IDEA TEA (Texas Education Agency) and HISD special education timelines and procedures.
• Collaboration:
  • Consult with teachers parents and other related service providers (e.g. School Psychologists OTs) to integrate communication goals into the general education curriculum.
  • Complete and submit accurate documentation for SHARS (School Health Related Services) billing.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders.
• Licensure: Current valid Texas license as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) / SBESLPA.
• Compliance: Ability to pass a background check and complete HISDs required pre-hire paperwork/onboarding process.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
• Previous experience working in a K-12 school-based setting particularly within a large urban district like HISD.
• Proficiency in HISDs preferred IEP/special education management software (e.g. EasyIEP Enrich etc.).
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) SLPs are highly encouraged to apply!