Speech Language Pathologist

Special Programs; Bay City (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dependent coverage

Add-on benefits: dental & vision

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Bay City Independent Sch Dist Special Programs is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist in Bay City, Texas. The role reports to the Director of Special Programs and requires a Texas license or TEA certificate with 187 workdays.

The incumbent will assess and treat students with speech, language, and related disorders, participate in ARD, and collaborate with teachers to support IEP goals. Competitive benefits and salary accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas license as a speech-language pathologist granted by SBESLPA or TEA certificate.
• Satisfactory fingerprinting background check required.
• Knowledge of tests and measurements to assess communication disorders.
• Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders.
• Ability to instruct and manage student behavior.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent evaluations and provide therapies aligned with IEP goals.
• Develop clinical management strategies and diagnostic statements.
• Participate in ARD committee and interpret assessment data.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan and implement classroom activities.
• Provide professional development to school personnel.
• Create conducive learning environments and manage student behavior.
• Coordinate ongoing evaluation of services and maintain records.

Skills

Tests & measurements

Assessment knowledge

Behavior management

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in SLP

Texas license SBESLPA or TEA certificate

Background check clearance

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5276183

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Exemption Status/ Test: Exempt/ Professional

Reports to: Director of Special Programs

Department/ School: Assigned Campus(es)

Minimum Salary: 62,638 yearly

Stipend: $10,000

Annual Work Calendar Days: 187 Days

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.

Benefits

• Employee Medical Coverage starting at $60/ month
• Employee & Dependent Coverage starting at $342/ month
• Optional Add-On Benefits such as Dental, Vision, and Disability Leave Benefits, personal leave and sick leave days Paid $15,000 Life Insurance Policy TRS Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program

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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.
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

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 data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures.

Consultation

• 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(s) or speech aide(s).*

*Supervisors of licensed speech-language assistants must be licensed by SBESLPA as speech-language pathologists. A person with a TEA certificate who is not licensed may not be a supervisor of a licensed speech-language pathology assistant.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$62,638 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michelle Guyton , Director of Special Programs
• Special Programs
• Email: [e-mail]

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Bay City ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law.

Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.