Speech Language Pathologist

Young World Physical Education

Forest City (NC)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Forest City, North Carolina, is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist. This full-time position involves assisting students with special communicative needs, developing individual education plans, and coordinating services with educational staff and families.

The ideal candidate must possess a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, a valid G license from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is mandatory.
Must hold a G license in NC to practice.
Expertise in developing assessment and treatment methods.

Responsibilities

Assists students with special communicative needs.
Conducts screenings and develops individual education plans.
Coordinates with educational staff and families.

Skills

Knowledge of speech pathology principles

Effective communication skills

Ability to develop individualized programs

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-language Pathology

G license from NC Department of Public Instruction

Tools

Diagnostic tools and therapy techniques

Computer software

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist

Rutherford County Schools District Wide – Forest City, North Carolina

Job Details

Job ID: 4865974
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Dec 10, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position will be itinerant and will require the employee to remain fully licensed and physically capable of driving as needed.

NATURE OF WORK

Assists students with special communicative needs to achieve the maximum communication possible. Employee is responsible for assisting identified speech-language delayed/impaired students to achieve their communicative potential both receptively through listening comprehension and/or expressively through oral expression. Employee coordinates services with the student’s educational staff and family.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizes the school program, cooperates with others to accomplish its goals, coordinates program services with other student services and maintains records in accordance with established rules, regulations and ethical standards.
Conducts screening and testing, obtains diagnostic information, analyzes information and makes recommendations regarding programs and services. The speech‑language specialist can supervise speech‑language assistants and clinical fellows working on ASHA certification.
Develops individual education plans for each speech‑language eligible child in collaboration with the classroom teacher, parent, LEA representative and other pertinent professionals.
Plans therapy and uses appropriate diagnostic tools and therapy techniques to support the curriculum. Manages time, facilities and resources to facilitate delivery of services.
Promotes effective interpersonal relations and engages in continuing professional growth.
Provides consultation, seeks assistance of others, uses related research and makes recommendations and referrals for the implementation of services.
Completes random moment in time studies as required by MAC program guidelines.
Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING

Must have a master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology. Must have a G license from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physically able to operate a variety of equipment and tools including computer software, hardware, cables, etc. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving and receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiors.
Ability to read a variety of correspondence, technical manuals, newsletters, trade journals, etc. Requires the ability to prepare reports, forms, training materials, documentation, etc., using prescribed formats.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including computer terminology.
Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles and methods of speech pathology and their proper application in the educational environment.
Considerable knowledge of appropriate evaluating tools.
Considerable knowledge of the equipment and assistive technology available to use in therapy.
Considerable knowledge of current literature, trends and developments in the field of speech pathology.
General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.
Skill in directly providing a wide range of treatment activities.
Ability to select and administer appropriate assessment and treatment methods.
Ability to plan, coordinate and conduct on‑the‑job training and continuing education for a variety of individuals.
Ability to screen, evaluate and provide required speech‑language pathology services.
Ability to develop and implement individualized programs.
Ability to accurately document sessions.
Ability to maintain adequate inventory of supplies.
Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and to develop simple reports from those records.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

REPORTS TO

Director of Exceptional Children

FSLA STATUS

Exempt

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job.

Position Type: Full‑Time

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