Overview
Reports To Director of Clinical Services
Primary Purpose Provide virtual speech and language therapy services to Spanish-speaking and bilingual K-12 students with disabilities across partner school districts in Texas. Ensure culturally and linguistically appropriate services aligned with IEPs, IDEA, and Texas Education Code. Deliver high-quality evaluations and interventions that reflect each student’s language background and communication needs.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Valid Texas SLP license issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
- Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CCC-SLP)
- Texas Educator Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology (SBEC) preferred if working with public schools
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency required
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of bilingual language development and cultural-linguistic variables
- Ability to conduct bilingual evaluations and deliver Spanish-language therapy
- Familiarity with IDEA, Texas Education Code, and ARD/IEP processes
- Proficiency in FERPA-compliant teletherapy tools and digital documentation platforms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of school-based SLP experience preferred
- Prior experience working with bilingual or emergent bilingual student populations preferred
- Teletherapy experience strongly preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Assessment and Evaluation
- Conduct virtual bilingual speech and language evaluations, including FIE components
- Use linguistically appropriate and culturally valid assessment tools
- Interpret evaluation data and present findings at ARD meetings
- Prepare legally compliant, culturally informed reports
Therapy and Service Delivery
- Provide direct speech-language services in Spanish and/or English as aligned with student needs and IEPs
- Develop measurable, functional IEP goals that reflect bilingual communication goals
- Track progress and adjust interventions using data-informed practices
Collaboration and Compliance
- Collaborate with special education teachers, general education staff, and related service providers
- Participate in ARD meetings and multidisciplinary team decisions
- Maintain documentation and service logs per district and state timelines
- Ensure all services comply with ASHA, TEA, and TDLR requirements
Technology and Reporting
- Use secure, FERPA-compliant virtual platforms for therapy and documentation
- Maintain timely service records and progress updates
- Stay current on teletherapy best practices and bilingual service guidance
Working Conditions
- Remote work environment with flexible schedule
- Confidential, distraction-free workspace required
- Must have reliable internet access and comfort using virtual platforms
Why Join Spark?
- Purpose-driven work supporting bilingual learners across Texas
- Competitive pay and flexible scheduling
- Year-round contract opportunities
- Access to culturally responsive resources and bilingual clinical support
$35 – $45 an hour