Speech-Language Pathologist

PEWITT CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Employment Opportunities for 2026-27

Position Title: Speech-Language Pathologist
Reports To: Director of Special Education
Position Type: Full-Time 10-month

Primary Purpose:

Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech voice or languagedisorders. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems orimpairments that interfere with their students ability to derive full benefit from the educationalprogram.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Masters degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university
• Valid license as a speech-language pathologist granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and
• Regulation (TDLR) or Bachelors degree and valid Texas Education Agency speech therapy
• certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders and
• conditions
• Knowledge of evaluation habilitation and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders and conditions
• Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
• Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• One year supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Therapy

1. Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders andconditions and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speechand language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP). Evaluate student progress and makedetermination regarding therapy services.
2. Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements.
3. Participate in the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee. Assist in interpretation of assessment data 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 the accomplishment of therapy goals theneeds of the student and involvement in remedial process.
2. Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom 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.
2. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Program Management

1. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speech-language 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. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws State Board of Education rule and board policy.
5. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
6. May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).*

Other

1. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

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

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• 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
• 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 non-ambulatory students
• Environment: Exposure to biological hazards bacteria and communicable diseases; may requiredistrictwide travel

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

*Supervisors of licensed speech-language assistants must be licensed by TDLR as speech-languagepathologists. A person with a TEA certificate who is not licensed may supervise a licensed speech-languagepathology assistant but not if services are billed through School Health and Related Services (SHARS).

Additional Information:

• 4-Day School Week
• Small school atmosphere
• Strong community support
• Competitive salary and benefits

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Pewitt CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sexdisability.

Contact:

Shelly Knight
Special Education Director
Pewitt CISD
US HWY 67 West
Omaha TX 75571
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