Assistant Speech Language Pathologist 2026-2027

Fort Bend ISD; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Fort Bend ISD in Sugar Land, TX seeks an Assistant Speech Language Pathologist to deliver therapeutic intervention and classroom support under a licensed SLP. You’ll help with Medicaid billing compliance and maintain special education records as directed.

You will gather data, screen students, and collaborate with teachers to improve communication skills and classroom language outcomes, under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must hold Texas Licensure as Assistant in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Bachelor’s in communicative sciences and disorders or related field.
• Minimum 24 hours in SLP/Audiology (18 in SLP) and 25 hours of clinical observation/assisting.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide intervention aligned with IEP goals under supervisor.
• Gather data for progress and support data-driven decisions.
• Conduct or assist in speech/language screening with proper training.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement classroom-based language activities.

Skills

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in communicative sciences and disorders or related area

Texas Licensure as Assistant in Speech-Language Pathology

Minimum 24 hours in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology (18 in SLP)

Minimum 25 hours of clinical observation and 25 hours of clinical assisting

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

The Assistant Speech Language Pathologist will provide therapeutic intervention and classroom support under the direction of a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist to eliminate or reduce communication problems/impairments that interfere with the students' ability to derive full benefit from the educational program. The incumbent will assist the Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in maintaining compliance of all federal / local time lines, Medicaid billing, and state performance plan indicators 7, 11, & 12. Maintain speech and language special education records and documentation as directed by the licensed supervisor.

The Assistant Speech Language Pathologist will provide therapeutic intervention and classroom support under the direction of a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist to eliminate or reduce communication problems/impairments that interfere with the students' ability to derive full benefit from the educational program. The incumbent will assist the Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in maintaining compliance of all federal / local time lines, Medicaid billing, and state performance plan indicators 7, 11, & 12. Maintain speech and language special education records and documentation as directed by the licensed supervisor.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Service Delivery

• Plan and provide intervention that is appropriate and consistent with speech/language goals contained in the individual education plan (IEP) under the direction of the licensed supervisor
• Gather data with individual students, as well as, the overall program and participate in determining student progress to support the supervising SLP to make data-based decisions and monitor student outcomes
• Conduct or participate in speech/language screening with the appropriate training
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities to improve functional communication, oral and/or written language skills of students under the direction of the licensed supervisor

Compliance

• Comply with and meet federal and state mandates and local board policy
• Compile, maintain, and file/submit all reports, records, and other documents as required and under the direction of the supervisor
• Administer routine tests, if assistant has been appropriately trained and the assessments are conducted under the direction of the supervisor

Administrative Support

• Support clinical services provided by the speech-language pathologist
• Complete routine paperwork, schedule meetings, maintain clinical records and prepare clinical materials
• Participate in Annual Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings if: a) meets requirements set forth by licensing board and b) is approved by licensed supervisor
• Engage in continuing education experiences and professional development to enhance the skills / knowledge necessary to serve a diverse student body as designated and supervised by the licensed SLP

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibility

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis on communicative sciences and disorders or related area
• Texas Licensure as Assistant in Speech-Language Pathology
• A minimum of 24 hours in Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology, at least 18 of which are in Speech-Language Pathology
• A minimum of 25 hours of clinical observation and 25 hours of clinical assisting experience
• Proficiency in Windows Operating System as well as Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills both verbally and in writing

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Primary Location

TEXAS-SUGAR LAND

Work Locations

TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER

Job

Staff

Organization

DEPARTMENT

Position Calendar

187AU1

School Year

2026-2027

Salary Grade

102

Unposting Date

Jan 31, 2027, 11:59:00 PM