Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

Job Description

BASIS is seeking qualified candidates for a Speech Language Pathologist to join our bright, passionate team in the Austin Metro Area!

• Location: Assigned BASIS Texas Region (Full-Time, On-Site; local or willing to relocate preferred)

• Reports To: Exceptional Student Services Director

• Travel: Minor travel between assigned regional campuses

About BASIS Texas Charter Schools

At BASIS Texas Charter Schools, we are reshaping the future of American education, one mind at a time. As a rapidly growing network of open-enrollment, tuition-free public charter schools, we consistently earn global recognition, top national rankings, and deliver exceptional student outcomes. Our mission is to offer a transformative K-12 program that empowers students to achieve at the highest international levels, unlocking limitless opportunities. We work intentionally to ensure the success of all students and actively dismantle any barriers that may impact them from achieving incredible academic and social outcomes. We are building a team of passionate, driven professionals dedicated to providing world-class education. Join us and make a tangible impact!

Role Mission

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is a vital member of the Exceptional Student Services team, partnering with regional instructional leaders, campus leaders, and teachers to maximize student outcomes. In this role, you will set ambitious goals for student achievement and actively invest families in accomplishing them. You will design a powerful learning environment and deliver purposeful therapy to close communication and academic gaps, assessing disorders and tracking data to continuously refine your approach as an expert educator.

What You’ll Do (Essential Duties)

• IEP Management & Delivery: Review IEPs to ensure 100% implementation of top-quality speech therapy services. Collaborate with parents, general/special educators, and interventionists to build instruction-aligned IEPs.

• Compliance & ARD Leadership: Ensure 100% compliance with Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) timelines by tracking Special Education Student Rosters weekly. Schedule, facilitate, and document Annual and Re-Evaluation ARDs prior to due dates.

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with Diagnosticians, Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSPs), and Occupational Therapists for dual ARDs and evaluations, reporting comprehensive results within the Texas Education Agency (TEA) timeframe.

• Assessments & Eligibility: Conduct formal speech and language initial evaluations and re-evaluations, demonstrating extensive knowledge in selecting and interpreting assessment tools in alignment with IDEA, TEA guidelines, and licensing boards.

• Progress Tracking: Maintain daily Therapy Notes, Tracking Logs, ARD Logs, and Evaluation Logs. Monitor and complete quarterly progress reports and submit quarterly therapy logs to your manager.

• RTI Support: Promote and efficiently implement Response to Intervention (RTI) across various tiers at the school level, offering high-fidelity intervention recommendations to the campus RTI team.

What You Bring (Competencies & Experience)

• Education: Master’s degree in Communication Disorders from an accredited college or university.

• Licensure: Valid Texas license as a Speech Language Pathologist granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

• Certification: National Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) Interns are accepted.

• Skills: Expert knowledge in the evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of communication disorders using accepted measurements. Strong student behavior management skills and exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and organizational communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to work around small children (sitting, standing, running, climbing stairs) and lift/carry up to 40 lbs. in emergencies.

• Ability to lift/move 20 lbs. regularly/occasionally, sit for extended periods, and work in confined spaces, overhead areas, or crawl on hands and knees.

• Adaptability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, including times of excessive heat or cold.

Benefits and Salary:

• Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience
• BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:
  • Employer paid medical and dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • PTO
  • Ability to add dependents
  • 401k with partial match that grows over time
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Childcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount)

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and applicable state law, BASIS* does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other classification protected by law in any of its business activities, including its educational programs and activities which comply fully with the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding BASIS’ non-discrimination policies: Beverly Traver, Compliance and Equity Investigator, BASIS Educational Group, LLC., 7975 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, View phone number on us.fitly.work.

*As used in this policy, the term "BASIS" refers to: BASIS Educational Group, LLC, BASIS Charter Schools, Inc., BTX Schools, Inc., BDC, A Public School, Inc., BBR Schools, Inc., and all affiliated entities.