SpEd: Speech Language Pathologist,

Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

(Bilingual Preferred)

Reports to: Director of Special Education Pay Grade: Prof 3: (25/26: $72,226 - $103,935)

(Commensurate with Years of Experience)

Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es) Date Revised: 4/18/97:11/1/11:07/01/20

Report Date: July 21, 2026 Days to Work: 194 Days/11 Months

In-House applicants must complete the online internal application process in School Springs/TalentEd

All substitutes for Crosby ISD, if applying for a full time job, MUST complete

an External Application

Primary Purpose:


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 Texas license as a speech-language pathologist granted by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESLPA)


or


Bachelor's degree


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


Bilingual Preferred

Experience:


One year supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience


Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Therapy


Plan 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 determine readiness for termination of therapy services.

Assessment


Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for services.


Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data.


Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist in interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures.

Consultation


Counsel and involve parents in remedial process.


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


Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits in students.


Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.

Student Management


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


Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Program Management


May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).*


Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and make changes based on the findings.


Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.

Administration


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


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.


Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

Other:


Maintain confidentiality

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:


Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular districtwide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; moderate lifting and carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.

*Supervisors of licensed speech-language assistants must be licensed by SBESLPA as speech-language pathologists. A person with a TEA certificate who is not licensed may not be a supervisor of a licensed speech-language pathology assistant.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Crosby Independent School District - in compliance with the Title VII, American Disability Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other statues- seeks to provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition, disability, or any other legally protected status. This policy extends to the employment and all programs and activities conducted by the district. For Further information, Contact the Office of the Superintendent, Crosby Independent School District, 14670 FM 2100, Crosby, Texas 77532.

An Equal Opportunity Employer