School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist | Impactful Therapy

Alabama State Department of Education; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jefferson County Board of Education in Alabama seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide language, speech, and hearing services to students and to offer consultative support to teachers, parents, administrators and staff.

The role includes screenings, evaluating students, selecting therapy candidates, coordinating services, delivering individual or group therapy, and contributing to IEP meetings while upholding confidentiality and professional ethics.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required.
• Certification/licensure per Alabama DOE is required.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Ability to meet suitability criteria under Alabama law.
• Ability to interpret assessment data and develop instructional strategies.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, manage data, and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts language, speech, and hearing screenings.
• Evaluates students for speech-language services using standardized tests.
• Selects children for therapy and prescribes therapy.
• Collaborates with principals and teachers on scheduling.
• Provides individual and/or group therapy and participates in IEP development.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Assessment data interpretation

Technology proficiency

Punctuality and attendance

Education

Master’s degree

Certification/licensure per Alabama DOE

Job description

The Jefferson County Board of Education in Alabama seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide language, speech, and hearing services to students and to offer consultative support to teachers, parents, administrators and staff.

The role includes screenings, evaluating students, selecting therapy candidates, coordinating services, delivering individual or group therapy, and contributing to IEP meetings while upholding confidentiality and professional ethics.