Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Clinical Fellow
Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas, US
- Type
- Temporary
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Job Title: Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Clinical Fellow
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: September 2026
The Speech Language Pathology Clinical Fellow is responsible for providing comprehensive speech-language pathology services to early childhood and school-aged students, including assessment, diagnosis, and individual and group therapy, as well as independently administering assessments and completing thorough evaluations and documentation. The role involves close collaboration with teachers, school staff, and families, participation in staffing and ARD/IEP meetings, and serving as a resource to support student success. The ideal candidate is eager to gain specialized training in working with deaf and hard-of-hearing students on listening and spoken language skills, thrives in a collaborative environment, and enjoys working with young children.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide assessment and diagnosis of speech and language levels.
- Provide individual and/or group therapy to students.
- Serve as a resource to and collaborate with teachers and other school staff members.
- Provide information, support, and counseling to parents and families.
- Independently administer and score assessments, write thorough evaluation and progress reports, as well as plan, conduct, and document therapy sessions
- Participate in staffing meetings and Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD)/Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) meetings.
- Complete and maintain accurate, thorough, timely documentation and records for students.
- 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: None
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with students, families and multidisciplinary team members.
- Possesses strong organizational skills with the ability to gather information, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Maintains professionalism and sound judgment when working with confidential student information and diverse family needs.
- Displays a genuine passion for supporting student growth and fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment.
- Be willing to travel for consultations, conferences, and presentations.
Education and/or Experience: Candidate must have a master’s degree from a Speech Pathology Program.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: Speech-Language Pathology Intern License. Maintain state and ASHA requirements.
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.
If interested, please go to www.sunshinecottage.org and download our application and send the completed application to [email protected].
