Lead Speech Therapist- (226 Days)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Lead Speech Therapist to oversee Speech Language services across campuses in a designated region. You will monitor caseloads, assign coverage, and ensure compliance with IEP, ARD, and MTSS requirements while documenting vacancies and districtwide staffing needs.

Responsibilities include coaching Campus SLPs and SLPA staff, conducting audits, and collaborating with ARD facilitators, administrators, and families.

Qualifications

• Supervision experience for oversight of staff.
• Minimum two years in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
• Minimum five years in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of IDEA, TEA, TDLR, and TSHA requirements for speech and language services.
• Ability to coach adults and use audit data to identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all campuses in the assigned region and vertical teams.
• Monitor caseloads and workload, assign campus coverage, and document vacancies.
• Provide job-embedded coaching and case consultation for staff.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and staff development activities.
• Ensure compliance with ARD/IEP, MTSS, and TEA requirements.

Skills

Supervision experience

Staff coaching

AR D/IEP familiarity

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Travel districtwide

Tools

EdPlan

Onward

Qualtrics

Outlook

Teams

Google Drive

Job description

Job Description - Lead Speech Therapist- (226 Days) (RTP20260923-026)

Job Description

Lead Speech Therapist- (226 Days) - ( RTP20260923-026 )

Description

• Oversee all campuses in the assigned region and vertical teams, including designated districtwide assignments (e.g., proportionate share, NSS, Child Find).
• Monitor caseloads and workload, assign campus coverage, and document Speech Therapy vacancies.
• Complete or assign compliance for vacant campuses, and communicate staffing changes to campuses and families.
• Select students for Afterschool, Saturday, and Summer Speech to deliver IEP and compensatory services.
• Conduct campus audits of provider caseloads, Onward/EdPlan documentation, and student service folders, and report findings weekly to the Program Manager.
• Verify service match, PWN, compensatory services, and dismissal evidence before items are reported complete.
• Follow up on IDEA due process timelines and documentation standards; elevate gaps that persist after coaching.
• Provide job-embedded coaching, modeling, and case consultation for Campus SLPs, Campus SLPAs, SLP Interns, and practicum students.
• Conduct 9-week check-ins and create action plans with staff to address performance concerns early.
• Co-appraise Campus SLPs with campus principals on CMS goals at the mid-year and end-of-year reviews.
• Maintain staff credential and TDLR licensure records, including SLPA and SLP Intern supervision plans, and verify supervision stipend eligibility.
• Serve as the frontline technical resource for campus staff, administrators, and ARD facilitators on evaluation, eligibility, ARD/IEP, MTSS, and service delivery.
• Serve as the first point of contact for parents, families, and advocates, and elevate formal complaints and legal matters to the Program Manager.
• Lead a designated CAP or program workstream, deliver assigned PD, and provide input for the program handbook.
• Facilitate monthly vertical team Speech meetings and carry program decisions to campus staff accurately.
• Report emerging issues, workload barriers, and training needs to the Program Manager with current status.
• Identify regional material, assessment, and technology needs, and support staff use of approved platforms.
• Conduct BOY check-in and EOY checkout, including the EOY audit of materials and assessments for departing staff.
• Participate in recruitment and interviews, onboard and mentor new staff, and report retention risks early.
• Comply with IDEA, TEA, TDLR, and ASHA requirements for speech and language services.
• All other duties as assigned, including emergency evaluations and services required by legal and TEA mandates.

All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises Campus SLPs, Campus SLPAs, and SLP Interns in the assigned region.
• Provides program oversight of contracted providers and practicum students assigned to the region.

Qualifications

• Supervision experience for oversight of staff
• At least two years in the field of Speech-Language Pathology
• At least five years in an educational setting
• Knowledge of assessments, evaluation reports, ARD/IEP meetings and documentation, therapy provision, and service documentation.
• Knowledge of IDEA, TEA, TDLR, and TSHA requirements for speech and language services.
• Demonstrated ability to coach adults and use audit data to identify trends.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in district technology (e.g., EdPlan, Onward, Qualtrics, Outlook, Teams, Google Drive).
• Ability to concentrate on detailed work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with district personnel, parents, and families.
• Must have reliable transportation for districtwide travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must routinely lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision