Speech Language Pathologist (SLPA will be considered)

Region:

17

School District/Employer:

District Category/Employer:

Central Office, Education Service Center,

Position:

Speech Pathologist,

Assignment Level:

Level

• Early Childhood
• Elementary
• High School
• Middle School

Area

• Special Education

Job Title:

Speech Language Pathologist (SLPA will be considered)

School:

Exceptional Education-Education Center

Campus Description:

Date Posted:

6/10/2026

Deadline:

Until Filled

Openings:

3

Commitment:

Full Time

Description/Notes:

Plan and provide speech-language 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.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Master’s 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 Bachelor’s degree and valid Texas Education Agency speech therapy
certificate.

Knowledge of current case law related to students with disabilities; strict legal compliance with federal and state mandates
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 inter- and intrapersonal skills.

Experience:
Speech Language Pathologists: 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 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. Participate in multidisciplinary team evaluation and report writing.
3. Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements.
4. Conduct and participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures. Assist in interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures, state, and federal guidelines.

Consultation
6. Advocate for students with disabilities.
7. Consult with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals, the
needs of the student, and involvement in remedial process.
8. Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students.
9. Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and work more effectively with students with communication deficits.

Student Management
10. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.
11. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Program Management
12. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and make changes based on the findings.
13. Participate in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
14. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
15. 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.
16. Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with educational professionals, students, and parents.
17. Provided training and education to family/caregivers as needed.
18. Speech Language Pathologists may supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistants or speech interns/graduate students.†
19. Maintain confidentiality of information.

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