Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist

Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist

Dickinson Independent School District

SPECIAL PROGRAMS - Dickinson, Texas

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Job Details

Job ID:5507798

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Re-Posted:Today

Starting Date:Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Position: Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist

Department: Special Programs

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Immediate supervisor (s): Executive Director of Special Programs/Coordinator of Assessment/Lead Speech-language Pathologist

Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual

Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual

POSITION SUMMARY:

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 the student's 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 Texas Department of Licensing (TDLR)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Bilingual (oral and written)

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 skills

Ability to communicate well in oral and written form

Work as a team member

Effective interpersonal skills

Working knowledge of computers, word processing, and software related to the field

Experience:

Clinical Fellow or one year as an SLP

MAJOR 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 continuation or readiness for termination of therapy services

Keep updated paperwork regarding services provided as required by TEA, TDLR, and TSBOE

Assist in Programming and monitoring augmentative communication devices, design low-tech tools, and consult on communication devices.

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 meetings to assist in the interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures

Administer initial assessments and re-evaluations as required for FIE

Write an FIE report per multidisciplinary team (MDT) process per TEA, IDEA, and District Guidelines

Communicate results of FIE with parents and district staff

Provide consultation for school staff and contract assessment in complex situations

Perform screenings as appropriate

Consultation:

Counsel and involve parents in the remedial process

Provide consultation to collaborate with parents, special education, and general education teachers to support IEP goals and objectives in all campus settings

Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve the communication skills of students not directly on caseload and on caseload

Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits

Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve the communication skills of students not directly on caseload and on caseload

Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits

Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and the needs of the student

Provide consultation to school staff and contract assessment service providers in complex situations

Provide consultation to district administrators, assessment personnel, and instructional staff as needed to address speech and language needs presented by special education students

Provide consultation to other district teams (eg,Educational Diagnosticians, and School Psychologist) as necessary for efficient program management

Student Management:

Create an environment conducive to teaming 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 and Students Behavior Intervention plan when applicable

Provide consultation and collaboration with classroom teachers and staff to aid in the identification of student needs and in response to intervention efforts and documentation

Administration:

Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents including applications for NPI number and SHARS billing within timelines

Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, TDLR, and district/board policy

Provide consultation and collaboration with classroom teachers and staff to aid in the identification of student needs and in response to intervention efforts and documentation

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

Provide documentation of RTI, therapy, ARD's, Student intervention teams, assessments, etc. upon request

Comply with TDLR rules and regulations as required to maintain a license

Collaborate and work well as part of a team

Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents including applications for NPI numbers as well as documentation required for Medicaid and SHARS billing within required timelines

Follow the A-Z Special Education operating guidelines

Admission, Review & Dismissal:

Complete ARD paperwork within TEA, IDEA, and district policies

Maintain audit Files, electronic files, and paperwork as required in District policies/procedures

Bilingual:

Administer, interpret, and analyze bilingual assessments

Translate documents as needed

Communicate with bilingual parents and students as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

May supervise, direct, and monitor the work of speech-language pathology assistants, CFs, or graduate students if in mutual agreement by the district and SLP

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

EXPECTATIONS OF MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

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

Motion: Frequent walking and reaching

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (body fluids, bacteria, infectious diseases)

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

Professional Dress: Dress must be clean, neat, in a manner appropriate for his or her assignment, and in accordance with any additional standards established by his or her supervisor and approved by the Superintendent. During work hours, visible body piercings (except earrings) will not be allowed.

Position Type:Full-Time