Speech-Language Pathologist - 2026-2027

Winchester Public Schools, Virginia; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Public Schools, Virginia seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to identify, evaluate, and serve students with communication needs. The SLP acts as a case manager for speech-language impairments and as a related service provider under other disability categories.

The role involves collaborating with staff and families, conducting evaluations, analyzing data, and delivering evidence-based services within the school setting.

Qualifications

• Valid Virginia school SLP license required; school setting experience preferred.
• Experience providing services in the school setting with knowledge of the special education process preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech-language evaluations in accordance with eligibility and state timelines.
• Analyze assessment data, prepare reports, and present findings to eligibility committees and IEP teams.
• Collaborate with school staff and families to develop relative plans to address student needs.
• Serve as IEP case manager for students with speech-language impairments.
• Provide a continuum of speech-language services based on current research and evidence-based practices.
• Provide fieldwork experience to SLP and SLPA students under contract.
• Abide by statutes, school board policies and regulations; maintain required records.
• Supervise SLPA staff as needed.

Skills

Speech-Language Eval

IEP Team

Family Collaboration

Case Management

Assessment Data Analysis

Education

Master's Degree

VA SLP License

Job description

Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist serves as a multidisciplinary team member to identify, evaluate, and serve students with disabilities who demonstrate communication needs. The Speech-Language Pathologist functions as a case manager for students with speech-language impairments and as a related service provider for students identified under other disability categories.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

• Conduct speech-language evaluations in accordance with eligibility and related service requirements and state-mandated special education timelines.


• Analyze assessment data, prepare comprehensive reports, and present findings as a member of eligibility committees and IEP teams.


• Collaborate with school staff and families to develop relative plans to address student needs.


• Serve as IEP case manager for students identified as having a speech-language impairment.


• Provide a continuum of speech-language services based upon current research and evidence based practices.


• Facilitate evaluation and individualized service plan activities for students with speech-language impairments who are parentally placed in homeschool or private school settings.

• Complete and maintain necessary documentation for Medicaid eligible students.


• Supervise SLP Assistant (SLPA) staff members, as needed.


• Provide fieldwork experience to SLP and SLPA students for Colleges/ Universities under contract, as needed.


• Abide by State statutes, School Board policies and regulations.


• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, Division policy, and administrative regulations.

• Other duties, as assigned, through the immediate supervisor.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Valid school speech-language pathologist license issued by the Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology required. Experience providing services in the school setting with knowledge of the special education process preferred.

Salary

Range for the 2026-2027 school year is$61,800 to $95,171 and includes pay for a master’s degree.

Workday

Full time / 10 month/ 200 Day Contract

Location

Division-Wide

Start Date

2026-2027 School Year