Speech-Language Pathologist

Young World Physical Education; Fort Stockton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Stockton ISD is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide essential services for students with speech, voice, or language disorders. You will assess, diagnose, and treat students, coordinating interventions to maximize educational benefit.

Responsibilities include therapy planning, collaboration with ARD teams, and professional development to enhance school-wide communication supports. Texas licensure is required, with district support for continued growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas license as a speech-language pathologist or TEA certificate for speech therapy

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent evaluations and provide individual/group therapy aligned with IEP goals.
• Develop clinical management strategies and diagnostic statements.
• Participate in ARD committee discussions and place students appropriately.
• Collaborate with teachers/parents to support communication goals and remediation efforts.

Skills

Assessment tools

Communication disorders

Therapy planning

Student behavior management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Texas license / SBESLPA certificate

Job description

Speech-Language Pathologist

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5874775
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Aug 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

• Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist
• Reports to: Director of Special Education
• 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 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
• 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 a determination regarding therapy services.
• Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements.
• Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee. Assist in the 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 the remedial process.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve the 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).*

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May direct and monitor the work of speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard testing equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Frequent sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds), occasional heaving lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting nonambulatory students

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintai n emotional control under pressure

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Angela Florez , Special Education Director
• District Wide
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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