Lead EC Speech-Language Pathologist (School-Based)

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools; Lincoln Center (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools in Lincoln Center seeks an Exceptional Children (EC)/ Speech Language Pathologist to support students with communication disorders in the educational setting.

The role requires a Master's degree in a related field, NC licensure, ASHA certification, and a valid driver's license, with strong collaboration and ongoing professional development expectations.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders, Speech Language Pathology, or Speech & Hearing Sciences.
• Must hold a license from The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a North Carolina Professional Educator's License in Speech Language Pathology.
• ASHA Certified.
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership with colleagues including SLP-PLC, on committees within the school and in local, state and national professional organizations (as applicable).
• Works cooperatively with school personnel to accomplish the goals and objectives of the local education agency.
• Provides appropriate information on an informal or formal basis regarding speech, language and hearing programs.
• Maintains records of the speech-language program and prepares quarterly reports as required, and documents speech therapy services and all required ECATS documentation.
• Adheres to established rules, regulations, laws and appropriate ethical standards.
• Provides consultation to parents, classroom teachers, speech-language pathologists and other appropriate school personnel.
• Adjusts intervention strategies based upon student performance.
• Promotes effective interpersonal relations with students.
• Collaborates/consults with classroom teachers in the management of speech-language disorders.
• Meets with and collaborates with EC team PLC including but not limited to school psychologist, EC program facilitator, EC teachers, occupational therapist, etc.
• Coordinates speech-language services with student services provided by other school personnel.
• Seeks the assistance of teachers, parents and others to meet the communication needs of students.
• Consults/communicates with non‑school agencies to enhance services.
• Makes recommendations and referrals for audiological/medical and related services.
• Applies a systematic workload model to facilitate and organize the speech-language program within the school and schedule interventions using a variety of service delivery models.
• Conducts speech, language and hearing screening, administers formal and informal assessments, and obtains additional diagnostic information from appropriate persons and available records for speech-language purposes.
• Analyzes and interprets information to make recommendations regarding the need for speech-language services.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, including the Extended Content Standards, in the management of communicative disorders.
• Plans and delivers evidence-based interventions appropriate for individual students and groups of students.
• Uses evidence-based methods and techniques appropriate to stated objectives.
• Engages in continuing education and professional growth activities related to speech-language-hearing and education.
• Analyzes the impact of comprehensive speech-language services on student learning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's Degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders, Speech Language Pathology, or Speech & Hearing Sciences

License from The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

North Carolina Professional Educator's License in Speech Language Pathology

ASHA Certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools in Lincoln Center seeks an Exceptional Children (EC)/ Speech Language Pathologist to support students with communication disorders in the educational setting.

The role requires a Master's degree in a related field, NC licensure, ASHA certification, and a valid driver's license, with strong collaboration and ongoing professional development expectations.