Generic - Speech Language Pathologist (REVISED) 2026-2027

Job

Title:

Speech-Language

Pathologist

SPED

(SLP)

Exemption

Status:

Exempt

Reports

to:

Coordinator

of

Special

Education

Date

Revised:

October

2026

Dept.

/School:

Special

Education/Assigned

Campus

Pay

Grade:

106

Primary

Purpose:

The

Speech

Language

Pathologist

(SLP),

under

the

supervision

of

the

Principal

and

the

Special

Education

Coordinator,

plans

and

provides

speech-language

pathology

services

to

students

with

articulation,

voice,

fluency,

or

language

disorders.

The

SLP

assesses

students

and

provides

therapeutic

intervention

to

eliminate

or

reduce

problems

or

impairments

that

interfere

with

students'

ability

to

benefit

from

the

educational

program.

Qualifications:

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

Eligible

for

licensure

with

the

State

of

Texas

Experience:

Minimum

of

one

(1)

year

of

s upervised

clinical

speech-language

pathology

experience

Special

Knowledge/Skills:

Working

knowledge

of

federal

laws,

state

guidelines

(TSHA),

and

local

district

policies

Knowledge

of

diagnostic

procedures,

instructional

and

behavioral

modification,

and

accommodations

Thorough

knowledge

of

communication

disorders,

including

all

areas

of

language,

phonological

processes,

articulation,

voice,

and

fluency

Excellent

oral

and

written

communication

skills

Major

Responsibilities

and

Duties:

Assessment

1.

Review

each

referral

prior

to

evaluation

to

make

sure

the

student

records

are

complete,

including

parent

permission.

Request

outside

data

as

needed.

2.

Select

and

administer

assessments

and

observations

to

evaluate

the

speech

and

language

functioning

of

students

referred

for

a

speech

evaluation.

3.

Score

and

interpret

appropriate

evaluation

instruments

based

on

district

guidelines

and

the

specific

needs

of

the

students.

4.

Determine

eligibility

for

students

for

speech/language

therapy

services.

5.

Enroll

in

Texas

Medicaid

and

Healthcare

Partnership

as

a

referring

provider.

6.

Complete

Full

and

Individual

Evaluation

reports

for

students

assessed

for

speech

disorders.

7.

Develop

IEPs

for

the

students

who

have

a

speech

impairment.

8.

Participate

in

the

ARD

committee

to

assist

with

the

appropriate

placement

and

development

of

the

IEP

for

students

according

to

district

procedures.

9.

Facilitate

admission,

review,

and

dismissal

(ARD)

committee

meetings

in

the

development

of

the

individual

education

programs

(IEPs).

Adhere

strictly

to

federal

and

state

evaluation

timelines

for

both

initial

evaluations

and

reevaluations

and

ARDs

for

students

who

receive

speech-only

services.

10.

Compile

and

maintain

all

physical

and

computerized

reports,

records,

and

other

documents

required,

including

case

records,

test

results,

statistical

data,

test

inventories,

and

information

required

for

Medicaid

documentation

and

billing.

11.

Comply

with

policies

established

by

federal

and

state

law,

State

Board

of

Education

rules,

and

local

board

policy

in

the

area

of

assessment.

12.

Participate

in

the

campus

assessment

team

when

needed.

Instructional

and

Program

Management

13.

Develop

and

implement

appropriate

therapy

goals

and

objectives.

14.

Conduct

conferences

with

parents,

students,

and

teachers

when

needed

to

discuss

concerns

regarding

the

student's

program

or

progress.

15.

Assess

progress

at

appropriate

intervals

and

adjust

the

program

to

allow

for

optimum

speech/language

development.

16.

Work

collaboratively

with

teachers

to

develop

therapy

schedules

and

provide

ongoing

support

for

students

in

the

classroom.

17.

Keep

accurate

records

of

all

contacts

with

parents

and

outside

professionals.

18.

Maintain

a

file

on

each

student.

19.

Keep

the

principal

informed

of

the

communication

(speech)

program,

schedule,

and

individual

student

needs.

20.

View

oneself

as

a

vital

member

of

the

instructional

team,

working

together

with

both

general

and

special

education

staff.

Communication/Collaborations

21.

Consult

with

district

personnel

on

appropriate

instructional

strategies,

techniques,

and

materials

for

students

with

speech

disorders.

22.

Participate

in

monthly

team

meetings

and

other

in-service

related

activities

to

explore

ideas,

view

new

materials/equipment,

and

share

and

exchange

information.

23.

Work

collaboratively

with

general

education

and

special

education

teachers

to

meet

the

needs

and

capabilities

of

each

student

assigned.

24.

Problem

Solving

and

Decision

Making

Skills.

25.

Exhibit

initiative

in

finding

and

meeting

needs

and

developing

new

ideas.

26.

Exhibit

good

judgment

in

interactions

with

all

students.

27.

Identify

problems

and

suggest

solutions

in

a

positive

manner.

Program

Expertise

28.

Remain

abreast

of

trends

and

developments

in

the

evaluation

and

treatment

of

speech

and

language

disorders.

29.

Abide

by

the

Code

of

Ethics

of

ASHA.

30.

Take

the

initiative

to

develop

professional

skills

appropriate

to

the

job

assignment.

31.

Develop

an

itinerant

schedule

for

providing

speech

services.

32.

Assume

responsibilities

for

and

maintain

confidentiality

relative

to

student

records/data.

33.

Obtain

and

use

evaluative

findings,

including

student

achievement

data,

to

examine

program

effectiveness

and

develop

appropriate

instructional

strategies.

Other

34.

Follow

district

policies,

safety

protocols,

and

emergency

procedures.

35.

Perform

all

other

duties

as

assigned.

Supervisory

Responsibilities:

Supervise

Speech

Language

Pathologist

Assistants,

as

needed,

in

accordance

with

the

requirements

of

the

Texas

Department

of

Licensing

&

Regulation

Mental

Demands/Physical

Demands/Environmental

Factors

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:

Occasional

lifting

and

carrying

(under

50

pounds),

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

This

document

describes

the

general

purpose

and

responsibilities

assigned

to

this

job.

It

is

not

an

exhaustive

list

of

all

responsibilities

and

duties

that

may

be

assigned

or

skills

that

may

be

required.

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