Interim Speech and Language Pathologist -SPED Department

Dickson County Schools; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickson County Schools seeks a Speech/Language Pathologist to provide assessment, therapy, and IEP-driven services at the assigned campus.

The role requires a TN teaching license with endorsement, CCC, and TN licensure; you will screen students, develop treatment plans, participate in IEPs, and collaborate with staff to support student outcomes.

Qualifications

• TN Teaching License with appropriate endorsement.
• Master's Degree and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
• State licensure by TN Health Board (current).

Responsibilities

• Provide speech screening tests for referred students.
• Provide diagnostic/evaluation testing for students failing screening.
• Create a treatment plan for students needing speech/language services.
• Participate in and/or create a student's IEP.
• Collect, maintain, report student performance data per IEP.
• Provide therapy, follow-up, and/or consultation per IEPs.
• Make informed educational recommendations/decisions.
• Participate in ongoing staff development to increase knowledge.
• Comply with federal, state, and local policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidential records and provide timely reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Schools/Director of Special Education, or Administration.

Skills

Speech-language therapy

IEP collaboration

Strong communication

Positive rapport

Adherence to teacher job description

Education

TN Teaching License with endorsement

Master's Degree and CCC; TN Health Board License

Job description

Job Description

Speech/Language Pathologist

Reports To

Director of Special Education

Dept/School

Assigned Campus

Employment

200 Day Contract, Teacher Salary Schedule

Calendar

12 Months / 240 Days

Salary Grade

Degree / Years (Certified Scale)

Date Revised

01/15/2025

Qualifications

TN Teaching License, with appropriate endorsement

Master's Degree and Certificate of Clinical Competence (current) State of TN Health Board License (current)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of effective speech/language therapeutic practices.
• Adaptability in dealing with students with IEPs.
• Possess strong writing, speaking, and human relations skills.
• Function and maintain a positive rapport with all stakeholder groups.
• Complies with Job Description for Classroom Teachers

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions

1. Provide speech screening tests for all referred students.
2. Provide diagnostic/evaluation testing for students failing speech screening.
3. Create a treatment plan for students needing speech/language services.
4. Participate in and/or create a student's IEP.
5. Collect, maintain, record, and report student performance data in accordance to IEP.
6. Provide therapy, follow-up, and/or consultation based on student IEPs.
7. Make informed, timely educational recommendations/decisions.
8. Participate in ongoing staff development to increase personal knowledge and skills.
9. Comply with all federal, state, and local policies and procedures.
10. Maintain appropriate, confidential records and provide timely reports.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Schools/Director of Special Education, or Administration.

Tools/Equipment Used

Standard testing equipment; standard office equipment, including a computer

Posture

Frequent sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion

Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension

Lifting

Regular light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds), occasional heaving lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting non-ambulatory students

Environment

Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require districtwide travel

Mental Demands

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure

Notes

The duties outlined are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment for this classification.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.