Speech Language Pathologist

Beeville Independent School District -
Beeville, TX

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Job Details

$57,876 - $69,731 a year

Qualifications

Formal standardized tests for speech-language assessment
Behavioral standards enforcement in schools
Special education assessments
Diagnostic evaluation
Special education diagnostic testing
Student engagement classroom management

Full Job Description

Beeville ISD Job Description Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional

Reports to: Director of Special Education Date Revised: May 2025

Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es) Salary Range: $57, 876 - $69, 731

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

1. 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.

2. Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements.

3. 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.

BISD is an equal opportunity employer.

Beeville ISD Job Description Speech-Language Pathologist

Consultation

4. Consult with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals, the
needs of the student, and involvement in remedial process.

5. Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve
communication skills of students.

6. Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and work more
effectively with students with communication deficits.

Student Management

7. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of
students.

8. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student
handbook.

Program Management

9. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and make
changes based on the findings.

10. Participate in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.

11. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required
documents.

12. 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.

13. 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

BISD is an equal opportunity employer.

Beeville ISD Job Description Speech-Language Pathologist

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

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

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.

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.

BISD is an equal opportunity employer.

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