Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children
Speech Language Pathologist - Temporary
San Antonio, Texas•Temporary
$45 hourly
$45 hourly
About the Job
Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist.
Position Status: Hourly.
Employment Term: Temporary, January 2027 – June 2027.
Benefits Eligibility: Not eligible for benefits or holiday pay.
Reports To: Speech Department Lead.
Last Updated: October 2026.
Key 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.
- Be willing to travel for consultations, conferences, and presentations.
- Interest in gaining specialized training in working with deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) children in a Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) setting.
- Willingness to work in a collaborative environment.
- Value the opportunity in working with early childhood and school-aged children.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Assist with drop-off and pick-up process to ensure the safety, efficiency and smooth transition of students, while enforcing school policies and communicating effectively with parents and guardians.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Speech Language Pathology Intern/Clinical Fellow or speech pathology graduate student, as needed.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability that are required of a SLP. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
Education and/or Experience: Candidate must either have a master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology.
Special Knowledge/Skills: Candidate must have training or experience with Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) practices. If not trained or experienced in LSL, must be willing to be trained in LSL.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: Maintain all required state and ASHA licensure and work toward Listening and Spoken Language Specialist (LSLS Cert. AVT or LSLS Cert. AVEd) certification. Employees who are currently certified must maintain their certification as required.
Language Skills: Be able to communicate effectively with both staff, parents and students.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; hear and have good vision. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 0-30 lbs.
Starting rate of pay: $45.00/hr.
If interested, please go to www.sunshinecottage.org to download an application and send the completed application to employment@sunshinecottage.org.