Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026

Exemption Status: Exempt/Professional

Reports to: Director of Special Services

Pay Grade: PG3, Admin/Prof Spt.

Department: Assigned Campus(es)

Date Revised: 5-14-26

Duty Days: 187

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $63,528 to $87,713 Per Year

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 ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.

Education/Certification: One of the following:

• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university
• Valid license as a speech-language pathologist (or intern license) granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) or Bachelor’s degree and 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

Experience: One year supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience preferred

Job Requirements: Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• 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.
• Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements.
• Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee. Assist in interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures.

• Consult with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals, the needs of the student, and involvement in the 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 work more effectively with students with communication deficits.

• 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.

• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and make changes based on the findings.
• Participate in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
• 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.
• May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).

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

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Standard testing equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
• Posture:
  Frequent sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion:
  Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension
• Lifting:
  Regular light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds), occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting non-ambulatory students
• Environment:
  Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require district wide travel
• Mental Demands:
  Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure

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.