Speech Language Pathologist - Multiple Vacancies

Position Type :

EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION (SPED) / Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted : 1 / 10 / 2024

1 / 10 / 2024

Location :

EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION

Date Available : As Soon As Possible

As Soon As Possible

Closing Date : Until Filled

Until Filled

Henry County Schools is accepting applications for Speech Language Pathologists for the 2024-2025 school year.

190 day position - Teacher Salary Scale plus $3000 supplement

The 2024-2025 salary scales have not yet been approved.

Speech and Language Pathologist

The Speech and Language Pathologist (herein after referred to as SLP) is directly responsible to the principal.

• Implement procedures approved by the state, district, and the principal for identifying students with speech and language disabilities.
• Conduct assessments, analyzing results, and write reports in a timely manner to determine strengths and concerns in areas of speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language, and oral motor skills.
• Ensure evaluations, IEPs and service delivery are aligned with school, state, and federal guidelines.
• Provide high quality speech-language therapy services to students according to students IEPs.
• Ensure students' skills are generalized across settings by collaborating with principals and school staff.
• Implement the program for speech and language students in the assigned schools(s) and in accordance with district and state policies and regulations.
• Research and disseminate information on best practices in the field of speech language pathology to pertinent individuals involved with speech and language students.
• Respond to parent needs and concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Work with building level staff to maintain and / or coordinate support as related to students with speech-language disorders.
• Participate in parent conferences, student support meetings, 504 meetings, special education eligibility meetings, and IEP meetings, as needed.
• Prepare and submit reports as required by the school district.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of an S-5 (Master's level) Georgia Educator Service Certification in Speech Language Pathology.
• Must have five years of successful therapy practice.
• Ability to work well with students, parents, staff and community is required.
• High integrity, excellent character, and good professional reputation are essential.
• Abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Ability to be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Ability to perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting / pushing / pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.
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