Job Title: Speech Pathologist Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Special Education Pay Grade: AP3
Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es) Date Revised: 08/2025
Primary Purpose:
Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech or language, fluency and/or
voice disorders. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or
impairments that interfere with 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)
Applicants must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee
(approximately $50.00) paid by applicant
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
- 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 and/or conduct 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
- 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 rules and State
Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESLPA) policies.
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
Other
- Other duties as assigned in the best interest of the school district
- Attendance at work is an essential job function.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
May direct and monitor the work of speech-language pathology assistant.
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.
Edgewood Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender
identity), age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis
prohibited by law.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Approved by Date
Reviewed by Date