Speech-Language Pathologist; SLP Assistant Pool

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Assistant Pool - 2026-27 School Year

Denton Independent School District – Denton, Texas

Job : 5646542

Final date to receive applications: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026

Reports to: Campus Principal, Director of Special Education, Special Education Supervisor

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Dept./School: Special Education/Assigned Campus

Pay Family: Professional/Administrators

PC Assignment: Speech Path Asst, SPED

Pay Grade: 02

PC Assignment Code: 29103

Minimum Salary: $57,162

Insight: Support

Duty Days: 187 days per school year

Primary

Purpose:

Coordinate and facilitate treatment of students who exhibit communication disorders in language, articulation, fluency and voice that adversely affect educational success. Provide consultation to teachers, parents, support personnel, and community agencies, including, but not limited to, consultation on the individualized educational program, its implementation, and learning strategies. Act as a facilitator for the supervisor to ensure the district complies with all legal and regulatory requirements associated with special education at the local, state, and federal levels.

Perform assigned duties under the supervision of a licensed speech therapist approved by the department to serve as the assistant's supervisor. The SLP assistant’s scope of practice is consistent with the guidelines provided by TEA, TDLR, and ASHA.

• Education and Certification
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Master's degree (preferred)
  • Texas Assistant in Speech-Language Pathology License
• Experience
  • Practicum or previous employment in a public school setting (preferred)
• Knowledge and Skills
  • Basic knowledge of federal laws, state guidelines and local district policies
  • Basic knowledge of therapy procedures, instructional and behavioral modifications and accommodations and data collection
  • Basic working knowledge of communication disorders, including all areas of language, phonological processes, articulation, voice and fluency
  • Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to read, write and speak a second language (preferred)
  • Demonstrate skills necessary for scheduling, time management, and organization.

• Apply knowledge of the purpose, philosophy, and legal foundations of evaluation, special education and speech therapy.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional practices and responsibilities as required by the TEA, TDLR and ASHA code of ethics.
• Develop collaborative relationships with families, educators, the school, the community, outside agencies, and related service personnel.
• Apply knowledge of student assessment and evaluation, program planning, and instructional decision making.
• Demonstrate knowledge of eligibility criteria and procedures for identifying students who exhibit communication disorders in the area of language, articulation, voice and fluency and determining the presence of educational needs with the supervisor.
• Apply knowledge of ethnic, linguistic, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity when discussing evaluation, planning, and instruction to distinguish a language disorder from cultural and linguistic differences.
• Apply rules of confidentiality with parents, students, and school personnel.
• Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate curricula and instructional strategies for individuals with disabilities.
• Provide appropriate service delivery models (e.g., variations in frequency, intensity, duration, and setting based on student needs) consistent with a wide variety of individual student needs.
• Apply knowledge of local, state, and federal special education regulations while collaborating with the case manager for special education students, including Medicaid billing, and therapy plan development.
• Monitor student progress consistent with district expectations (end of every grading period).
• Serve as a resource to campuses to ensure the district is in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations associated with special education.
• Consult with administrators, support personnel and campus teachers to ensure IEPs are…