Speech Language Pathologist

Young World Physical Education; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to assist students with special communicative needs in Lenoir, North Carolina. This full-time position is crucial in helping students realize their communication potential through dedicated support and customized educational plans.

The ideal candidate will hold a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a G license from the NC Department of Public Instruction, demonstrating experience in special education. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Must have a G license from the NC Department of Public Instruction.
• Experience in a special education environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with special communicative needs.
• Organize the school program and coordinate services.
• Conduct screenings and testing, providing diagnostic analysis.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Adaptability

Technical Proficiency (computers, diagnostic tools)

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

G license from NC Department of Public Instruction

Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5795269
• Application Deadline: Jul 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Jun 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist

Summary

Assists students with special communicative needs to use the maximum communication possible. The 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. The employee coordinates services with the student’s educational staff and family.

Required education, training, and experience

Must have a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Must have a G license from the NC Department of Public Instruction.

Essential 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. The employee manages time, facilities, and resources to facilitate the delivery of services. The employee promotes effective interpersonal relations and engages in continuing professional growth.
• Provides consultation, seeks the 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.

Physical environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, etc. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally; and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations. There may be changing priorities and interruptions during the workday.
• Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, composite characteristics of data, people, or things.
• Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments, or directions to subordinates or assistants.
• Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, articles, proposals, contracts, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations, policies, etc. using prescribed formats.
• Requires the 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.
• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, 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 medical, legal, and counseling terminology.

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Toby James, Assistant Director
• Exceptional Children
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]