Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
La Porte Independent School District Special Programs - La Porte, Texas Open in Google Maps
Job Details
Job ID: 5970296
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined
Job Description
Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
- Master’s Degree in speech language pathology from an accredited college or university
- Valid Texas License as a speech language pathologist granted by the Texas Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
- Speech Language Pathologist with C's (stipend listed below)
- Skill in the use of tests and measurements for assessing speech-language disorders
- Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech, language, and hearing disorders
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel to multiple work locations as assigned
- Assess students with speech or language disorders and determine eligibility for services
- Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech/language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee regarding interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with speech and/or language disorders according to district procedures
- Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services
- Counsel and involve parents in the remedial process
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom-based activities to improve oral and written language skills of students
- Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in the identification and understanding of students with communication deficits
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and the local board policy
- One year of supervised clinical speech language pathology experience preferred.
Minimum $63,818
Midpoint $76,022
Salary based on verified experience
Critical Shortage Stipend- $6,300
Speech Language Pathologist with C's Stipend-$5,250
Professional, Pay Grade3,195 Duty Days
Other Information:
The district contributes $400/monthly to the cost of "employee-only" health insurance which is $175/monthly greater than the state required amount of $225/monthly.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
- Motion: Frequent walking
- Lifting: Frequent light lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (less than 15 pounds); occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling (up to 50 pounds)
- Environment: Work inside and outside, regular exposure to noise and the elements
- Mental Demands: Maintain control under stress
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $63,818 to $88,267 Per Year
Job Requirements
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required