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Arlington ISD lists this Speech -Language Pathologist PT/Temp opportunity in arlington, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Teacher/Professional - District Office - Speech Pathologist
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Start Date
Open Date 10/30/2025
Closing Date
ROLE AND PURPOSE:
The temporary contract labor will conduct assessments, develop, and implement communication IEPs, collect data, and maintain records and eligibility folders.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Master's Degree - Communication Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, or equivalent
Texas License - Speech-Language Pathology
Certificate of Clinical Competency required.
TEA Speech Therapy Certificate
Experience: One year supervised speech-language pathology experience.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND 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.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
I. EVALUATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLANS Conduct comprehensive individual assessment for students referred to special education due to suspected speech impairments.
Compile assessment data from a variety of sources into written assessment reports for presentation to the ARD committee.
Comply with special education timelines.
Determine eligibility for Special Education placement due to the presence of a speech impairment according to district guidelines and make appropriate recommendations to the ARD committee.
Conference with parents regarding assessment results and students' IEP progress.
Participate in ARD meetings to assist in interpretation of assessment data and determination of appropriate goals and placement.
Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with the speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plan.
Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interest of students.
Collect and document data regarding students' performance on IEP objectives.
Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities for the improvement of students' communication skills.
Communicate effectively with administrators, colleagues, students, and parents.
Provide carry-over activities for transition of newly acquired speech patterns to other contexts and situations.
Conduct speech-language data review/screenings as requested by the RtI committee.
Maintain eligibility records in compliance with AISD policies and procedures.
Establish and update computer data reflecting students' status in Special Education.
Attend and participate in campus-level department meetings.
Attend and participate in district-level program meetings.
Participate in staff development.
Keep abreast of new research and information concerning students with speech impairments.
Keep abreast of changes in local, state, and federal special education policies and procedures.
Compile reports as requested by AISD administration building including, but not limited to, SHARS, caseload and end-of-year reports.
Submit reports in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned by Curriculum Coordinator and Director of Special Education.
II. OTHER DUTIES: Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
III. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: They may still direct/monitor work of speech paraprofessionals.
IV. WORKING CONDITIONS:
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 non-ambulatory students.
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 TDLR as speech-language pathologists. A person with a TEA certificate who is not licensed may supervise a licensed speech-language pathology assistant, but not if services are billed through School Health and Related Services (SHARS).
Part-Time/Temporary employees will be paid at the minimum hourly rate for the full-time equivalent position's pay range. Variations to this standard because of market availability of applicants for a particular position may vary with Human Resources advance review and approval.
Pay Grade AS 4
Worksite address
arlington, TX, 76000, US
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