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School Speech Language Pathologist
Houston, Texas
Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District

$2,066/week

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Job info

Location: Houston, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 6 weeks (43 days ≈ 6 weeks)
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation

Valid Speech Language Pathologist license for Texas.
ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) required for Speech Language Pathologists.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC).
Educational Services - State Teaching Certificate and Credential as applicable.
NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP if applicable).
Background checks including criminal background, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG within 1 year and updated annually.
Texas DPS Fingerprint Result Client Attestation required prior to start; fingerprinting handled by the school district.
Educational Services - FERPA training must be signed and updated annually.
Educational Services - Mandatory Reporter training must be completed prior to start.

Years of experience in specialty: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum standard for Speech Language Pathologist roles.
Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention).

Required accounting and identification documents: W4, I9, Permanent Tax Declaration, Direct Deposit Authorization, Driver’s License/State ID, Social Security Card (if applicable), Emergency Contact Form, EOE Forms, Arbitration Agreement (annual).
Educational documentation: BSN diploma or transcript if required by the school.
Proof of name change if applicable.
Skills Checklist required for clinical roles.
Physical exam, TB testing, immunizations, drug testing only if required by client/state.
Medical and Employee Information Release Form required.

Paraprofessionals and other educational staff have specific degree and certification requirements, but this role is for a licensed Speech Language Pathologist.
Competency exams are generally not required unless specified by the client.
Fingerprint attestation must be renewed for each new assignment, even if returning to the same school.
Flu vaccination and other health documents are only required if specified by the client.

This position is ideal for licensed Speech Language Pathologists seeking a short-term travel contract in a school setting in Texas.

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