Speech Language Pathologist (Interim Position)

Swain East Elementary; Bryson City (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Swain County Schools Swain East Elementary in Bryson City, NC seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for an interim position. The clinician will coordinate speech and language services for K-12 students, screen and evaluate, and participate in IEP meetings under the supervision of the Principal and Special Education Director.

The role requires NC Board of Examiners and ASHA certification, with duties including documentation, scheduling, and use of ECATS and Medicaid billing.

Qualifications

• Uses assessment skills to determine speech and language needs of students.
• Ability to design and implement IEP objectives for speech-language services.
• Proficient with ECATS, Medicaid billing and Student Information Systems.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate students for speech-language needs.
• Determine placement and provide therapy as needed.
• Attend IEP meetings and coordinate with school staff.

Skills

Assessment skills

IEP coordination

Communication with staff

Education

ASHA Certification

NC Board of Examiners Certification

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (Interim Position)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5868816

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist (Interim - Temporary Position)

Reports to Principal and Special Education Director

PURPOSE

Coordinate; provide speech, language, voice fluency to K-12 students. Screen speech, language, hearing, evaluate, place if needed, treat. Conduct and attend IEP meetings, schedule parent meetings. Keep paperwork current, use technology to serve students (ECATS, Medicaid, Student Information Systems). Work with staff to meet speech & language needs of children.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Uses assessment skills to determine speech and language needs of students.

• Screen, test (evaluate) students

• Determine placement

• Maintain records of the speech-language program and prepare reports as required.

• Meets with related school personnel to coordinate specific objectives for individualized educational programs.

• Works cooperatively with school personnel to accomplish the goals and objectives of the local education agency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of appropriate screening instruments.
• Ability to select appropriate assessments based on individual student needs.
• Knowledge of ECATS, Medicaid billing and Student Information Systems.
• Ability to project and maintain a schedule.
• Provide appropriate information on an informal or formal basis regarding speech, language and hearing programs.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of statewide testing procedures.
• Develops appropriate IEPs based on students’ strengths and needs.

PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Maintain high level of confidentiality
• Reliability
• Dependable
• Self-Motivated

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must hold a Certification by the NC Board of Examiners and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

COMPENSATION

• NC State Salary Schedule for Speech-Language Pathologist

This full-time position is a temporary interim position with no additional benefits.

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 to this job.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Lisa Waldroup , Special Education Director
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]