Speech Language Pathologist

Habershamschools; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HABERSHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS is seeking a certified Speech-Language Pathologist to provide direct services within a school setting. The role requires collaboration with the Student Support Team, teachers, and families to support students’ communication needs.

The SLP will assess and treat students, develop IEP goals, maintain records, and participate in meetings and professional development. A Bachelor's degree with a Master's preferred and S4/S5 certification are desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with Master's preferred; S4 or S5 certificate. Any exception will be left to the discretion of the Board of Education.
• Experience working with children on speech skills.
• Written and oral communication skills; student management; supervisory and leadership abilities; ability to apply varied instructional strategies connecting curriculum to learners.

Responsibilities

• Follows professional practices consistent with school policies in working with students and families.
• Interacts professionally with students and parents and conducts conferences when needed.
• Facilitates home–school communication through meetings, calls and written updates.
• Maintains confidentiality of students and records and collaborates with staff and administration.
• Conducts speech/language screenings and evaluations; implements IEP goals and services.
• Maintains accurate records and files; participates in staff meetings and RTI/Student Support Team activities.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Written and oral communication

Student management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's + Master's preferred

S4 or S5 certificate

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Habersham County Schools

• 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.