School Speech Language Pathologist
Houston, TX
Access Healthcare
5x7 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Speech Language Pathologist - School

Location

• Houston, Texas

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: Approximately 6 weeks (42 days)

Work Schedule

• Day shift, Monday to Friday
• 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM (7.5 hours per day)

Patient Population

• Middle and high school students

Caseload

• Collaborative caseload with 2–3 SLPs per campus
• District prioritizes manageable caseloads and balanced workloads

Required Qualifications

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in Texas
• Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license or state ID)
• Criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually, including multiple searches (SS trace, federal, nationwide, county, sex offender)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Texas DPS Fingerprint Result Client Attestation required prior to start; fingerprinting handled by the school district
• Educational Services - Mandatory Reporter training must be completed prior to start and updated annually
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required and must be updated annually
• State license verification and ASHA certification verification required, with re-verification 30 days prior to start
• Medical and Employee Information Release Form required
• Emergency Contact Form required
• Arbitration Agreement required and expires annually
• Proof of name change if applicable

Additional Notes

• Physical exam, TB testing, immunizations (measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella), drug testing, and flu vaccination are only required if specified by the client or state.
• Competency exams are not required unless requested by the school.
• Paraprofessionals and other educational staff have separate requirements not applicable to this SLP role.

This position offers a supportive environment with supervision for Clinical Fellows and emphasizes manageable caseloads within a school setting serving middle and high school students.