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Speech Language Pathologist
Job Description
Speech Language Pathologist
Waxahachie ISD
Special Populations Dept. - Waxahachie, Texas This job is also posted in Waxahachie ISD
Job Details
Job ID:
5914541
Application Deadline:
Nov 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Speech Language Pathologist
Job Title:
Speech Language Pathologist
Duty Days:
197
Reports to:
Director Special Populations
Pay Grade:
4
Dept/School:
Special Populations
Pay Schedule:
Administrative/Professional
Wage/Hour:
Exempt
Date Revised:
2025
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 license as a speech-language pathologist granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations
(TDLR) or Bachelor's degree and valid Texas Education Agency speech therapy certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders and conditions
Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders and conditions
Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience
One year supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Therapy
Conduct independent evaluations 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 date, 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
Student Management
Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students
Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
Program Management
Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and make changes based on the findings
Participate in the selection of equipment and instructional materials
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents
Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy
Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations
May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant or speech aide
Professional Growth and Other
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrators that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position
Supervisory Responsibilities
May direct and monitor the work of speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s)
WORKING CONDITIONS
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations
Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.
Posture:
Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing, /pulling, and twisting
Motion:
Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting:
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior; occasional heaving lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; assisting non-ambulatory students.
Environment:
Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable disease; may require districtwide travel.
Mental Demands:
Work with frequents interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$67,599 to $78,443 Per Year