School-based Speech-Language Pathologist (ASL)
Houston, Texas
Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District

Job Opportunity: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Travel/Contract

Location: Houston, Texas
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 25 weeks

Job Details

• Work schedule: 37.5 hours per week
• Must hold a valid Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license in Texas
• Open to Clinical Fellows (CFs)
• Patient population: Middle and high school students
• Must be proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)

Required Credentials and Certifications

• Texas SLP license
• ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) required for SLPs (not required for School SLPAs)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC)
• State Teaching Certificate and/or Credential as applicable
• Educational Services - FERPA training (must be updated annually)
• Mandatory Reporter training (General Training) must be completed prior to start
• NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP if applicable)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Transcript or diploma verification (BSN diploma or transcript if required by school)
• Texas DPS Fingerprint Result Client Attestation required before start; fingerprinting handled by the school district
• Arbitration Agreement (required, expires annually)
• Emergency Contact Form and Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE) forms required

Health and Safety Requirements

• Medical and Employee Information Release Form required
• Physical exam, TB testing, immunizations (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella), drug testing, flu vaccination, and COVID-19 vaccination are not required by default but may be required by the client or state
• Negative TB or Chest X-Ray and TB Questionnaire required if applicable (e.g., past positive TB test)

Additional Notes

• Skills checklist required for clinical staff (including SLPs) prior to start
• License, credential, and certificate verifications will be conducted twice: upon receipt of assignment and 30 days prior to start
• Proof of name change required if documents are under different names

This position is ideal for SLPs who are comfortable working with school-aged children, have proficiency in ASL, and meet the licensing and certification requirements for Texas.