Temporary Language Line Interpreter Jobs in Texas

Teacher/Professional - District Office - Speech Pathologist
Job Number 0000763518
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