<p>A school-based Speech-Language Pathologist is needed for a 44-week contract in Katy, Texas — one of the Houston metro's fastest-growing suburban school districts. This is a consistent, full-time day-shift role embedded in a supportive school environment, offering $50 per hour with weekly direct deposit and a full benefits package. Clinicians with pediatric or school-based IEP experience will find this a strong fit for both professional engagement and lifestyle stability in a high-growth Texas community.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$50.00 per hour, paid weekly via direct deposit</li> <li>44-week contract with consistent, predictable scheduling</li> <li>Health, dental, and vision insurance available</li> <li>Travel and housing assistance provided</li> <li>Referral bonus program</li> <li>Corporate discount programs</li> <li>Dedicated credentialing and compliance support throughout the engagement</li> <li>24/7 recruiter support for the duration of the contract</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>School-based setting serving a pediatric student population in Katy, TX</li> <li>Consistent 8-hour day shifts — no evenings, no weekends, no on-call</li> <li>Full caseload scope: evaluation, diagnosis, and direct speech/language therapy services</li> <li>Development and implementation of individualized treatment plans and IEP goals</li> <li>Collaborative multidisciplinary model — regular coordination with classroom teachers, parents, and support staff</li> <li>Responsibility for accurate documentation, progress reporting, and IEP compliance</li> <li>Focus on improving student communication skills and supporting academic success</li> <li>Criminal background check required per Texas state law prior to placement</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Texas Speech-Language Pathologist license required; compact license accepted where eligible</li> <li>Minimum 1–2 years of SLP experience preferred</li> <li>School-based or pediatric clinical experience strongly preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated proficiency with IEP documentation and school-based systems preferred</li> <li>Strong communication and organizational skills required to function effectively within a multidisciplinary school team</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Katy, Texas is a thriving suburban city situated approximately 30 miles west of downtown Houston, consistently ranked among the top communities in Texas for quality of life, top-rated public schools, and family-friendly amenities. The area offers a low cost of living relative to other major metro suburbs, abundant dining and retail, and easy access to Houston's world-class medical center, cultural institutions, and international airport. Outdoor recreation, including parks, trails, and proximity to the Texas Gulf Coast, rounds out a lifestyle that appeals to clinicians seeking both professional opportunity and community roots.</p>