Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist

Cotulla ISD Special Education - Cotulla, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5537066
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 13, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional

Reports to: Director of Special Education

Date Revised: January 31, 2025

Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es)

Pay Grade: Administrative Pay Scale, Grade 3

Workdays: 226

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 students’ ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university
• Valid license as a Speech-Language Pathologist granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) or a Bachelor’s degree and valid Texas Education Agency speech therapy certificate

• Ability to use 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

• One year of supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience

Therapy

• Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders 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 adjustments to therapy services as
• Develop clinical management strategies, procedures, and diagnostic
• Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee Assist in the 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 to school personnel to help identify and support 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
• 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

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency
• Attendance is an essential job

• May direct and monitor the work of Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants or Speech Aides

• Standard testing equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

• Frequent sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

• Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension

• Regular light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds), occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities

• Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases
• May require district wide travel

• Work with frequent interruptions
• Maintain emotional control under pressure

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $92,432 to $114,878 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education >
Speech/Language Pathologist

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required