2025-2026 Special Education Speech Language Pathologist

  • Mission CISD
  • Mission, Texas
  • Full Time
Openings as of 5/17/2025

2025-2026 Special Education Speech Language Pathologist

JobID: 5272

Position Type:

Special Education/Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted:

5/16/2025

Location:

Administration Offices: Special Education Dept.

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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2025-2026 VACANCY

Special Education Speech Language Pathologist

JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO:Campus Principal, Executive Director for Special Education and Section 504 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 197DATE REVISED:03/09/2021

WAGE/HOUR STATUS:Exempt

>SALARY RANGE:$68,991 - $97,252

Minimum - MaximumPAY GRADE:AP05

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To help reduce or eliminate speech impediments that interferes with the individual student's ability to derive full benefit from the District's 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 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and/or the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESLPA)

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA CCC), preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess speech impairments

Knowledge of speech evaluation and therapy procedures

Strong consultation skills with an emphasis on effective communication (verbal and written), organizational, and interpersonal skills

Bilingual Skills preferred

Experience:

Experience in public school speech therapy preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

ASSESSMENT (Not applicable for Licensed Assistants)

Conducts evaluations to assess students with speech or language impairments to determine eligibility. (Licensed Assistants can administer routine tests).

Develops strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data.

Assists in conducting evaluations for assistive technology.

Participates in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist in interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with speech impairments or conditions.

THERAPY

Plans and provides appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in the Individual Education Plans (IEP).

Evaluates student progress and determines readiness for termination of therapy services.

Maintains appropriate documentation concerning lesson plans and logs.

CONSULTATION

Counsels and involves parents in the remedial process.

Collaborates with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve speech and language skills of students.

Participates in the student's multidisciplinary committee in order to plan for his/her appropriate educational program.

Provides professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand speech impairments in students.

Communicates effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.

STUDENT MANAGEMENT

Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.

Establishes sound behavior management that is conducive to the instruction provided in the therapy sessions.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

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

Assists in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT

Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records and other required documents.

Complies with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education and board policy.

Complies with all district and campus routines and regulations.

Participates in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills related to job assignments.

Maintains accumulation of CEU's in order to keep license current.

Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.

Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I acknowledge I received a copy of this job description.
Job ID: 477478338
Originally Posted on: 5/17/2025

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