Pathologist Speech Language 2026-2027

Job Overview

The Pathologist Speech Language will conduct evaluations to determine a speech/language disability condition, an educational need for specialized instruction, and provide recommendations to support communication. The incumbent will develop individualized education plans and conduct ARD meetings to ensure appropriate programming for students within the least restrictive environment. The Pathologist Speech Language will provide therapeutic intervention and classroom support to eliminate or reduce communication problems/impairments that interfere with the students' ability to derive full benefit from the educational program. The incumbent will maintain compliance of all federal / local timelines, individual records, Medicaid billing, and state performance plan indicators 7, 11, & 12.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Service Delivery

Plan and provide services that are appropriate and consistent with speech goals contained in the individual education plan (IEP)

Develop functional individualized education plans based on the communication needs of the student

Provide intervention that is appropriate to the age and learning needs of each individual student

Gather and interpret data with individual students, as well as, overall program evaluation to support data-based decision making and monitor student outcomes

Compliance

Comply with and meet federal and state mandates and local board policy

Conduct assessments in collaboration with others that help to identify students with communication disorders as well as to establish eligibility and inform instruction and intervention, consistent with evidence based practices

Plan, conduct, and/or participate in ARD committee meetings, staffings, parent meetings, etc.

Comply with and meet federal and state mandates and local board policy (i. e. activities may include individualized education program (IEP) development, Medicaid billing, report writing, and treatment plan/therapy log development

Administrative/ Campus Support

Support student services provided by the speech language therapist

Collaborate with other professional/classroom teachers and offer assistance in addressing the linguistic and metalinguistic foundations of curriculum learning for students with disabilities

Compile, maintain, and file/submit all reports, records, and other documents required

Engage in continuing education experiences and professional development to enhance the skills / knowledge necessary to serve a diverse student body

Supervisory Responsibilities

ASHA CCC/SLP's: Supervise licensed assistants in speech-language pathology, clinical fellowship year interns, and students as needed

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology or related field

Bachelor's Degree with TEA certification in Speech and Language Therapy or Speech and Hearing Therapy also acceptable

ASHA Certification Clinical Fellowship Year and/or Master's degree with TX license accepted

Valid Texas license as a Speech Pathologist granted by Texas Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology

Minimum of 1 year experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in public schools preferred

Must be proficient in using Windows Operating System as well as Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

• Must be able to effectively communicate information and ideas both verbally and in writing
• Must have strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to solve complex problems and handle stressful situations
• Must be able to administer, score, and interpret standardized speech assessment instruments for children
• Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

This position may have exposure to bodily fluids and the employee must be capable of physically restraining students when necessary following the approved de-escalation/restraint techniques. This position requires travel to various campuses and district meeting sites. This position may be required to work some overtime as defined by the needs of the department.

This position is funded by grant funds. This position may be discontinued if grant funds are no longer available.