Speech - Language Pathologist Bilingual (Anticipated) 2026-27

Primary Purpose

Plan and provide speech-language pathology services, including evaluations as required, to assist students with disabilities to benefit from special education.

Qualifications

Education:

• Masters degree or higher in speech-language pathology or equivalent from an accredited-approved college or university program
• Valid Texas license as a Speech-Language Pathologist granted by the Texas Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and CCC or TEA certification in Speech-Language Pathology
• Masters degree or higher in speech-language pathology or equivalent from an accredited-approved college or university program and Valid Texas license as an Intern in Speech-Language Pathology CFY to practice under supervision of CCC-SLP while completing the post-masters degree 36-week full-time internship
• Bachelors degree or higher in speech-language pathology or equivalent from an accredited-approved college or university program and Valid Texas license as a Speech-Language Pathologist granted by the Texas Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and TEA certification in Speech-Language Pathology

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and demonstrated competency in speech-language pathology evaluation and therapy procedures for communication disorders
• Education of diverse student populations and human development and learning theories
• Ability to instruct students and manage behavior
• Openness to change and innovation to meet the needs of all students

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of one year supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Instructional strategies to promote student growth
• Conduct speech-language evaluations and reevaluations of students referred through special education and provide a written evaluation report for assigned students
• Provide speech-language therapy services according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, Texas Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology, CCISD board policies, and administrative guidelines
• Plan and provide direct and consultative speech-language pathology services consistent with speech and language goals and objectives contained in the students IEP for assigned students
• Work with other members of general and special education staff and administrators to determine present levels of performance as well as goals and objectives for determined areas of need
• Conduct ongoing assessments of students progress, keep therapy logs for sessions, recording progress data, and use results to plan and implement therapy
• Review existing therapy data and conduct assessments to determine readiness for dismissal of speech-language pathology services
• Work cooperatively with the campus and district instructional supervisors, coordinators, and department leads to improve therapy services
• Integrate the instruction of technology into subject area instruction and use available technologies as appropriate therapy and learning tools
• Plan and supervise assignments of speech-language pathology assistants, students, and interns

Communication

• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
• Maintain a professional and cordial relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members
• Adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines regarding confidentiality
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with students, parents, and other staff members
• Respond to parent phone calls and messages in a timely manner
• Classroom management and organization
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students
• Create an instructional therapy environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the CCISD Student Code of Conduct and handbook
• Provide for care and protection of school property and be held accountable for books, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Maintain accurate student attendance, therapy session data, records, and evaluation reports and protocols in compliance with local and state requirements
• Assist in upholding and implementing administrative regulations and board policy
• Manage and utilize data effectively for systemic process and program analysis
• Implement data-driven decision making for improvement efforts based on best practices
• Manage and utilize policy effectively for maintaining systemic processes and practices
• Account for the verification of the correct policy regarding all decisions and correspondence
• Implement effective policy-driven decision making

Professional Growth and Development

• Seek and participate in quality professional development activities to improve therapy and evaluation effectiveness, thereby increasing students benefit in their education
• Participate collaboratively with colleagues to reflect on ones educational therapy practices
• Stay abreast of developments in the profession and display openness to change and innovation
• Maintain updated records of all professional development activities
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required

Personal Growth and Work Habits

• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals
• Submit all legal documents in a timely manner as required by Federal, State, and District
• Display proficient levels of technology applications
• Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities
• Meet deadlines to submit collaborative and individual evaluation reports, progress reports, and other documents as required by the campus, district
• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings
• Demonstrate integrity and ethics
• Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers
• Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication, i.e., email, written, and verbal
• Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands:
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Concentration while performing duties
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions
• Physical Demands:
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, lifting, moving therapy equipment, desks, and other educational materials
• Frequent district-wide travel
• Terms: 187 days