Speech-Language Pathologist

Young World Physical Education; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Speech-Language Pathologist position in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, at Lincoln Center. The role supports students with communication disorders to reach functional communication within their educational setting.

Must have a Master’s in Communication Sciences & Disorders, NC license for SLPs, NC Professional Educator's License eligibility, ASHA certification, and a valid driver’s license. Responsibilities include leadership, collaboration with EC teams, documentation, and assessment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders or related field.
• Licensed by NC Board of Examiners for Speech‑Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
• NC Professional Educator's License in Speech Language Pathology or eligible.
• ASHA certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership with colleagues including SLP-PLC and participates in committees.
• Collaborates with school personnel to meet LIEA goals.
• Maintains records of the speech‑language program and documents services.
• Coordinates speech‑language services with EC team and other personnel.
• Conducts screening, assessments, and interprets data to plan services.
• Engages in continuing education and professional growth.

Skills

Driver's license

ASHA Certified

Education

Master’s degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders

Job description

Speech‑Language Pathologist

Location: Lincoln Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Position Summary: To help students with communication disorders reach their potential for functional communication as they access their educational environments.

Essential Duties

• 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. In addition 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 / Experience Requirements

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to perform medium physical work duties consistent with the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, and be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to use a variety of office equipment such as computers, copiers, and scanners.

Contact Information

• Erika Newkirk
• 750 S. Merritt Mill Road
• Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516
• Phone: 919‑967‑8211
• Email: [e-mail]