Speech and Language Pathologist - Special Education

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools in Snellville, GA, seeks a Speech and Language Pathologist in Special Education to screen, evaluate, and provide therapy for students with speech-language impairments.

The role collaborates with teachers and parents, participates in RTI, completes required documentation, and ensures compliant delivery of services across articulation, language, fluency, and voice.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• Georgia license and/or teaching certificate required.
• Experience in school-based settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and provide speech-language therapy for students with identified impairments.
• Participate in RTI for students suspected of language disorders.
• Receive referrals from SST and complete comprehensive evaluations.
• Complete through due process paperwork for therapy placement and maintenance.
• Deliver effective therapy in articulation, language, fluency, and voice.
• Collaborate with staff and communicate with parents regarding progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

IDEA due process

Speech evaluations

Speech therapy

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Staff development

Positive attitude

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Speech and Language Pathologist - Special Education

Gwinnett County Public Schools Anderson-Livsey Elementary - Snellville, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job Description

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Georgia Speech-Language Pathology license and/or teaching certificate and a valid Georgia driver's license Required

Education Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology Required

Experience Qualifications:

• Professional work experience in speech/language Preferred

Skills Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) due process requirements.
• Thorough knowledge and skills in conducting/interpreting comprehensive speech/language evaluations.
• Thorough knowledge and skills in providing speech/language therapy services.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and parents regarding speech-language disorders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members to plan and deliver speech-language services to children.
• Ability to create and deliver staff development.
• Ability to project and generate positive attitudes.

Primary Responsibilities:

Screen, evaluate, and provide speech-language therapy for students with identified speech-language impairments.

• Identify students with educationally significant speech/language disorders.
  • Participate in Response to Intervention (RTI) for students suspected of having a language disorder.
  • Receive referrals from the Student Support Team (SST) following the RTI process (initiated by staff, parents, or student).
  • Complete comprehensive evaluation of all referred students.
• Complete all needed due process paperwork associated with placement of students into speech-language therapy services and maintenance of students already identified.
• Provide appropriate and effective speech-language intervention to identified students in all areas of speech-language disorders such as articulation, language, fluency, and voice.
• Communicate effectively with other school level professionals to provide the most appropriate program for identified students.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding student's disabilities and progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, negotiate stairs, climb ladders, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear, manipulate tools and small items with hands, and lift and transport up to 50 pounds over short distances. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. The employee may be subjected to a wide range of ambient temperature and humidity conditions while working on equipment under varying conditions including overhead work and work in confined spaces. Potential hazards of this position include working with electricity, working with heat and noise producing machinery and equipment, working on elevated equipment using ladders or other lifting devices, and use of chemicals and solvents. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with specific disabilities.

This job is also posted in Georgia Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5982422
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 04, 2026 7:00 PM (UTC)
Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist

Contact Information

• Hollie A Marcus , Director, Recruitment
• 437 Old Peachtree Road
• Suwanee, Georgia 30024
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]