Speech Language Pathologist (25-26 School Year)

Speech Language Pathologist (25-26 School Year) JobID: 1441

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted:

4/29/2025

Location:

BCISD All Schools

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This posting is for the 2025-2026 school year.

Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist stipend = $6,000

Primary Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas license as a speech-language pathologist granted by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESLPA) or Bachelor's degree and valid Texas Education Agency speech therapy certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders and conditions

Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders and conditions

Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

One (1) year supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Plan and provide direct and consultative services 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 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.

• Assess students with disabilities and determine eligibility for services.

• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level, interests, and needs of the student.

• Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the speech therapy program and implement changes based on the findings.

• Participate in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.

• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records and other documents required.

• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Maintain positive community relations by establishing proper rapport with students and parents.

• May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).

• Attend all required training as directed

• The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, 208 E. Brier St. Burnet, TX 78611; ....