Speech Language Pathologist - Temporary

Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist independently administers, scores, and interprets speech-language assessments; diagnoses speech and language levels; and prepares comprehensive evaluation reports. The position collaborates with student team members to establish annual goals and provide progress reports, plans and documents individual and group therapy sessions, and serves as a resource to teachers and other school staff. The Speech Language Pathologist also provides information, support, and counseling to parents and families; participates in staffing and ARD/IEP meetings; and maintains thorough ongoing student records. The role involves working collaboratively with early childhood and school-aged children in a Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) setting, with an interest in gaining specialized training in working with deaf and hard-of-hearing children. The employee may travel for consultations, conferences, and presentations; assist with student drop-off and pick-up; and perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory responsibilities may include a Speech Language Pathology Intern/Clinical Fellow or speech pathology graduate student, as needed. This is a temporary, hourly position from January 2027 through June 2027. The position is not eligible for benefits or holiday pay. Starting pay is $45.00 per hour.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology.
Training or experience with Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) practices, or willingness to be trained in LSL.
Maintain all required state and ASHA licensure.
Work toward Listening and Spoken Language Specialist certification (LSLS Cert. AVT or LSLS Cert. AVEd); employees already certified must maintain certification as required.
Communicate effectively with staff, parents, and students.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to work in a collaborative environment.
Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
Able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.
Regularly stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and have good vision.
Regularly lift and/or move 0–30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Interest in gaining specialized training in working with deaf and hard-of-hearing children in a Listening and Spoken Language setting.
Value the opportunity to work with early childhood and school-aged children.

Responsibilities

Independently administer, score, and interpret speech-language assessments; diagnose speech and language levels; and prepare comprehensive evaluation reports.
Collaborate with student team members to establish annual goals and provide progress reports.
Plan, conduct, and document individual and group therapy sessions.
Serve as a resource to and collaborate with teachers and other school staff members.
Provide information, support, and counseling to parents and families.
Participate in staffing meetings and Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) / Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) meetings.
Maintain thorough ongoing records for students.
Travel for consultations, conferences, and presentations as needed.
Assist with drop-off and pick-up to ensure student safety, efficiency, and smooth transitions; enforce school policies and communicate effectively with parents and guardians.
Supervise a Speech Language Pathology Intern/Clinical Fellow or speech pathology graduate student, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.