Speech Language Pathologist

Help Students Reach Their Potential

TX-STAR Speech Language Services partners with Texas school districts to expand access to high-quality speech and language services. We are currently recruiting a Speech-Language Pathologist for a school-based assignment in the Austin area.

This opportunity is ideal for a clinician who values teamwork, enjoys serving students in educational settings, and wants to improve the communication abilities that support learning, participation, and social development.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist, you will evaluate students, design appropriate interventions, and collaborate with campus teams to address a broad range of communication needs.

In this role, you will:

• Administer speech and language assessments and interpret results to identify student needs

• Create individualized treatment plans and measurable communication goals aligned with IEP requirements

• Provide direct therapy in one-on-one and small-group formats

• Support students with articulation, expressive and receptive language, fluency, social communication, and related concerns

• Use therapy data and student performance to determine when services or strategies should be adjusted

• Present evaluation results, progress information, and clinical recommendations during ARD and IEP meetings

• Partner with teachers, families, administrators, and other special education professionals

• Complete evaluation reports, progress summaries, service logs, and compliance documentation within required timelines

• Organize caseload responsibilities, therapy schedules, and required follow-up activities efficiently

Qualifications for This Position

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a comparable discipline

• Active Texas Speech-Language Pathology license or eligibility for Texas licensure

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence is preferred

• Clinical Fellows are welcome to apply, and supervision may be provided

• Understanding of IEP development, special education procedures, and speech-language services in schools

• Ability to prioritize caseload duties and consistently meet documentation and service deadlines

• Strong clinical communication, teamwork, planning, and organizational skills

• Prior experience with pediatric or school-based populations is preferred

Work Setting and Scheduling Options

• School-based assignment in Austin or a nearby community

• Opportunity to support students from prekindergarten through high school

• Available placement arrangements may include:

  • Full-time assignments

  • Part-time schedules

  • Hybrid or fully campus-based roles

• Placement is determined by professional credentials, availability, preferences, and district needs

What You Can Expect from TX-STAR

• Competitive compensation based on applicable clinical experience

• Flexible scheduling and placement possibilities

• Support and guidance from experienced program leadership

• Connections to a broad network of Texas school district partners

• Employee referral incentive opportunities

• Consistent communication and assignment support throughout the academic year

Learn More About TX-STAR

TX-STAR Speech Language Services has served Texas school districts since 2010 and currently works with more than 40 districts, as well as regional cooperatives and educational agencies. We specialize in connecting schools with qualified special education and related-service professionals.

Our team understands the clinical, collaborative, and compliance responsibilities involved in school-based practice. We carefully coordinate placements that align with professional experience and district needs while helping students receive reliable communication services that support educational success.