Speech Language Pathologist

Habershamschools; Clarkesville (GA); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HABERSHAM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Certified Speech-Language Pathologist to provide speech and language services within Habersham County Schools. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with a Master's preferred and S4/S5 certificate where applicable, supporting students with special needs.

The position reports to the Building Principal and/or Director of Special Education, with a 190-day contract and exempt status, aligned to the Teacher pay scale.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred. S4/S5 certificate or Board approval.
• Experience working with children on speech skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interpret test data and plan interventions.

Responsabilidades

• Follow policies in working with students, records, and families.
• Provide direct, evidence-based speech-language therapy to identified students.
• Develop and maintain IEP goals and progress notes.
• Attend meetings and participate in Student Support/RTI teams.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Prepare and follow therapy schedules and lesson plans.

Conocimientos

Speech-language skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Test/data interpretation

Educación

Bachelor's Degree with Master's preferred

S4 or S5 certificate

Descripción del empleo

• Position Type: Certified Student Services/ Speech/Language Pathologist


• Date Posted: 10/29/2026


• Location: Habersham County Schools


• Date Available: August 2027

Reports to:

Building Principal and/or Director of Special Education

Location: School

Position: Certified

Contract Days: 190

Retirement: TRS

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Scale: Teacher

Education: Bachelor's Degree with Master's Degree preferred; S4 or S5 certificate. Any exception will be left to the discretion of the Board of Education.

Experience: Experience working with children on speech skills.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Written and oral communication skills; students management; supervisory and leadership skills; ability to employ a variety of instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners; deal with multiple tasks; ability to interpret and analysis test data.

Primary Function:

To provide appropriate learning experience and educational opportunities based on knowledge of each child and his/her special needs in order for maximum development of his/her abilities.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students' records, parents, and colleagues.


• Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents.


• Is available to students and parents for conferences.


• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning and sending written communications.


• Maintains confidentiality of students and students' records.


• Works cooperatively with school administrators, colleagues, and parents.


• Models correct use of oral and written language.


• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge of speech-language pathology.


• Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students.


• Provides direct, researched based application of speech-language therapies to identified students.


• Complies with school system and state administration regulations and Board of Education policies.


• Follows prepared work schedules for therapy and non-therapy activities.


• Adheres to established SLP building and location schedule (itinerant SLPs).


• Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline.


• Is punctual.


• Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy of SLPs.


• Adheres to school policy regarding SLP absences.


• Implements individualized education plan or designated curriculum.


• Maintains accurate, complete and appropriate records and files reports promptly.


• Attends and participates in assigned meetings (staffing, etc.) and faculty meetings according to school policy.


• Complies with conditions as stated in contract.


• Follows federal, state and local policies; guidelines and regulations in identifying and delivering services to speech and language disordered students.


• Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order.


• Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities.


• Assumes responsibility for supervising students in their care.


• Conducts speech/language screenings and evaluations.


• Supervises Communications Aide, when appropriate.


• Serves as a member/consultant of the Student Support Team/RTI Team.


• Implements goals targeting eligibility services on student's individual education plans.


• Follows due-process requirements for speech/language referrals.


• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Director of Special Education.