Primary Purpose

Provide speech therapy services to students with speech, voice, or language disorders. Provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with their students' ability to derive full benefit from the educational program under supervision.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Therapy

1.Provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

2.Evaluate student progress, complete and update student progress, and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.

Assessment

3.Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data under supervision.

Consultation

4.Counsel and involve parents in process with supervision.

5.Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students.

6.Provide professional development in assigned schools to help personnel understand communication deficits in students.

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

Student Management

8.Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.

9.Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Program Management

10.Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.

Administration

11.Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.

12.Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.

13.Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

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

15.Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education Services and/or campus principal.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular districtwide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; moderate lifting and carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.

The Galveston ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race,



color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, 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.

1. ALL TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE REQUIRED BY STATE LAW TO OBTAIN CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ON ALL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE DISTRICT (TEXAS EDUCATION CODE SECTION 21.97). I UNDERSTAND THAT THE INFORMATION I AM PROVIDING ABOUT AGE, SEX, AND ETHNICITY WILL NOT BE USED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT, BUT WILL BE USED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION.
2. AGREEMENT: I hereby certify that the information entered for this application, to the best of my knowledge, is true, accurate, and complete. Any misrepresentation or willful omissions of facts shall be sufficient cause for the disqualification of my application or termination of my employment.

Furthermore, I understand that this application and records become the property of Galveston Independent School District, which reserves the right to accept or reject it. I further agree to observe all rules, regulations, and policies of Galveston Independent School District, should I be hired. I also authorize Galveston Independent School District to conduct work history, personal reference and/or criminal history inquiries to determine my acceptability for employment.

1. How confidently can you follow and execute established speech and language treatment plans designed by a supervising SLP?
2. How reliably and accurately can you track student performance data (tallying correct/incorrect responses, prompting levels) during a fast-paced session?
3. How confident are you in distinguishing a language difference (due to English language learning) from a clinical language disorder when evaluating culturally and linguistically diverse students?
4. How effectively do you balance traditional pull-out therapy with push-in (classroom-based)



services to support student communication within their natural educational environment?
5. How professionally and collaboratively do you interact with classroom teachers and paraprofessionals when coordinating student schedules or sharing strategy reminders?

1. Do you currently hold a valid Texas Educator Certificate issued by the State Board of Educators Certification (SBEC)?

2. If you hold a valid Texas Certificate, please provide your TEA ID Number:

3. Are you currently a retiree receiving benefits from the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)?

4. What motivated you to enter the education field, and what keeps you passionate about it?

5. What classroom management structures or positive behavioral frameworks do you utilize to establish a safe, productive, and respectful learning environment from day one?

6. Texas educators are bound by the Texas Educator's Code of Ethics (Chapter 247). Are you willing and able to strictly adhere to these professional standards, including maintaining appropriate digital and physical boundaries with students at all times?

Education/Certification

Bachelors 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)

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders and conditions under supervision.

Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders and conditions under supervision.

Ability to instruct and manage student behavior.

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Galveston Independent School District offers an array of opportunities to meet the needs of professionals pursuing dynamic careers in public education. GISD also offers a comprehensive perks package which includes: health, life and dental insurance; a pension plan through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas; a generous holiday and vacation schedule; and many other amenities in support of its employees. Please visit https://web.mybenefitshub.com/galvestonisd for more information.

Cover Letter*

Resume*

Certification*

Transcripts*

Letter of Reference

TX Pre-Employment Affidavit*

Identification Card/ DL

Social Security Card

Service Records

General Reference: 0 of 5 external references required.

📌 Speech Therapist Assistant (The Annex)
🏢 Galveston ISD
📍 The Annex