2025-2026 Child Find Developmental Screening Speech Therapist (Part-Time)

Young World Physical Education; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Part-Time Speech Therapist to conduct developmental screenings for children ages 2.5 to 5.11 years. The role involves assessing speech and referring children and parents to appropriate services.

The successful candidate will need a Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology or Speech Education and must hold or be eligible for a professional teaching certificate in Speech Correction from the South Carolina Department of Education.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology or Speech Education.
• Must hold or be eligible to hold a professional teaching certificate in the area of Speech Correction from the South Carolina Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Provides speech screenings to children ages 2.5 – 5.11 years.
• Assists in the coordination of Child Find and referral process.
• Works with community agencies to provide services/programs to meet needs of children.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Ability to work with others

Understanding of children

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology or Speech Education

Professional teaching certificate in Speech Correction

Job description

2025-2026 Child Find Developmental Screening Speech Therapist (Part‑Time)

Position Purpose: Provides speech screenings to children. Refers children and their parents to community agencies and professionals as appropriate.

Essential Functions

• Performs speech screenings for children ages 2.5 – 5.11 years
• Assists in the coordination of Child Find and referral process
• Works with community agencies to provide services/programs to meet needs of children inside/outside of the school environment
• Cooperates with school personnel in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of children
• Compiles data and prepares various reports and records required by the school, district, and/or other agencies

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of School Readiness, Chief Instructional Services Officer, Superintendent, or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology or Speech Education
• Must hold or be eligible to hold a professional teaching certificate in the area of Speech Correction from the South Carolina Department of Education

Experience

• Prior tutorial experience preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of children
• Ability to work with others
• Willingness to follow directions
• Ability to handle unforeseen situations in accordance with Board Policy
• Ability to accept individual differences among children
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Detail‑oriented

Physical Demands

Use strength to lift items, sit, stand, walk for required periods, speak and hear, use close vision, communicate effectively in English, reach with hands and arms, handle objects, and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

Workplace Expectations

• Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner
• Have regular and punctual attendance
• Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities
• Adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations and district administrative rules

Reports To

Director of School Readiness