Lead Specialist: Special Education & Speech Therapy

DeKalb County School District; Stone Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The DeKalb County School District seeks an experienced Lead Teacher, Special Education- Speech to support Speech-Language Pathologists and ensure compliance with educational standards.

The role will focus on delivering effective services, training colleagues, and developing action plans for student outcomes in speech therapy and special education. Qualifications include a Master’s in a related field and appropriate endorsements; experience with diverse student populations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Special Education, Speech-Language Pathology, or a related field.
• Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved director of special education endorsement required or Valid Georgia PSC approved certificate in educational leadership at level SRL-5, SRNL-5, PL-6, or above. Experience in special education and speech therapy for diverse student populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes new and innovative work that requires in-depth analysis to understand and solve problems that span a wide range of complex and unique issues.
• Provides thought leadership and contributes to broad organization-wide projects.
• Supports Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) by providing training and guidance on procedures related to their practice, ensuring effective service delivery and adherence to professional standards.
• Assists SLPs with daily tasks and responsibilities, facilitating efficient operation within the therapeutic environment.
• Receives and processes information from clients and other professionals to enhance communication channels and support seamless service provision.
• Evaluates the services provided by SLPs for effectiveness, compliance with standards, and identifies areas for professional development or performance improvement.
• Offers resources and support to SLPs aimed at continuous professional growth, aligning with best practices in the field of speech-language pathology.
• Ensures that all activities align with cultural values while promoting an inclusive environment conducive to client progress and staff development.
• Provides input to develop action plans for the department to achieve outcomes.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree in Special Education, Speech-Language Pathology, or a related field

Job description

The DeKalb County School District seeks an experienced Lead Teacher, Special Education- Speech to support Speech-Language Pathologists and ensure compliance with educational standards.

The role will focus on delivering effective services, training colleagues, and developing action plans for student outcomes in speech therapy and special education. Qualifications include a Master’s in a related field and appropriate endorsements; experience with diverse student populations is preferred.