Speech-Language Pathologist-SLP

Melissa ISD; Melissa (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance contribution

Life insurance

Job summary

Melissa ISD is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for the 2026-2027 school year. You will plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech, language, and hearing disorders, assess students, and deliver therapy aligned with IEP goals.

Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, ARD participation, collaborating with teachers, counseling families, and supervising assistants as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology required.
• TX license as SLP required or Texas Education Agency certificate.
• Bachelor's degree may be considered in lieu of Master’s in some cases.
• Strong knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide individual and group therapy to students.
• Evaluate student progress and determine therapy termination readiness.
• Conduct independent evaluations to assess eligibility for services.
• Participate in ARD committee to interpret assessment data and plan goals.
• Counsel and involve parents in remedial process.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan classroom activities and improve communication skills.
• Provide professional development to school staff on communication deficits.
• Maintain environment conducive to learning and manage student behavior.
• May supervise assistants and coordinate evaluation of services.
• Prepare and file required reports and follow district policies.

Skills

Outstanding organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to instruct and manage student

Education

Master's degree in speech-language pathology

Texas license as a Speech-Language Pathologist

Bachelor's degree

Texas Education Agency speech therapy certificate

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist for 2026-2027

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.

Responsibilities

Therapy

• Plan 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 determine readiness for termination of therapy services.

Assessment

• Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for services.
• Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data.
• Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist in interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures.

Consultation

• Counsel and involve parents 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 understand communication deficits in students.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.

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

• May supervise licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s) or speech aide(s).
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and make changes based on the findings.
• Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.

Administration

• 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.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

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

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular districtwide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; moderate lifting and carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.

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
• 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

Salary

$66,000 to $78,500 based on experience

$225.00 monthly contribution towards healthcare insurance

$20,000 district paid life insurance policy