25-26 Speech Language Pathologist

Position Type:
Special Education-Certified/Special Ed. Speech

Date Posted:
2/18/2025

Location:
Spann Elementary School

Date Available:
July 2025

TITLE:

Speech Language Pathologist

SALARY:

To be determined by the Board of Trustees

DEPARTMENT:

Special Services

LENGTH OF CONTRACT:

190 days

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or a related field from an accredited institution.

1. Valid South Carolina teacher certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

1. Valid South Carolina Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

1. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

Principal

JOB SUMMARY:

To support students by identifying, assessing, and addressing speech and language disorders, enabling them to fully benefit from the district's educational program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Screen and assess students for speech and language delays, providing thorough evaluations and diagnoses of speech, voice, fluency, and language impairments.

1. Compile case history data, including family, health, and early developmental histories, as appropriate.

1. Design and implement individualized therapy programs to address students' specific speech and language needs.

1. Provide therapeutic interventions to reduce or eliminate speech and language impairments that impact students' educational progress.

1. Assist in proper referrals to community agencies and specialists when additional support is needed.

1. Collaborate with classroom teachers and staff to integrate therapy strategies into students' daily activities.

1. Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments.

1. Provide in-service training and serve as a consultant to teachers and staff on topics related to speech and language development.

1. Offer information, support, and counseling to parents of student with speech and language impairments, as needed.

1. Maintain detailed records of referred, screened, and eligible students, as well as therapy services provided.

1. Maintain a directory of outside agencies, consultants, specialists, and related services for appropriate referrals.

1. Oversee the requisition and maintenance of equipment, tests, test protocols, and supplies necessary for therapy services.

1. Serve as a resource for developing balanced oral communication programs and speech improvement initiatives.

1. Perform all other related duties as assigned by the principal or district.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.