Speech Language Pathologist - MVES - Apply 8/31/2026

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ALABASTER CITY SCHOOLS is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide language, speech, and hearing services in the school setting. The role includes screening, evaluation, therapy provision, and collaboration with teachers, administrators, and parents to support student progress.

The candidate will participate in IEP development and ensure timely communication of therapy progress while maintaining confidentiality and professional ethics.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Certificate as required by the Alabama State Department of Education.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under Alabama laws.
• Ability to interpret assessment data and develop instructional strategies.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts language, speech, and hearing screenings.
• Evaluates students for speech-language and hearing needs.
• Prescribes and implements speech-language therapy for designated students.
• Collaborates with principals and teachers for scheduling and IEP development.
• Maintains confidential records and reports progress.
• Coordinates with school programs and staff.

Skills

Communication

Data interpretation

Organization

Teamwork

Punctuality

Tech use

Education

Master’s degree

Certificate required

Tools

Data management tools

Job description

ALABASTER CITY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Coordinator of Exceptional Education
Principal

JOB GOAL:

To provide speech-language services to students.To provide consultative and collaborative services to teachers, parents,administrators and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 2. Possess and maintain proper certificate as required by the Alabama State Department ofEducation.
• 3. Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• 4. Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure underthe Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
• 5. Ability to interpret assessment data, group students, and develop methodologies andstrategies conducive to individualized instructional needs.
• 6. Physical strength, emotional ability, and dexterity to perform required work and move aboutas needed in a fast-paced, highly intensive work environment.
• 7. Ability to use technology to communicate, to manage data, and to produce/submit requiredreports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
• 8. Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
• 9. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require

DUTIES:

• 1. Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities.
• 2. Organizes and conducts language, speech, and hearing screenings in the schools, as directed.
• 3. Evaluates students for speech-language, speech, and hearing screenings in the schools, asdirected.
• 4. Selects children with clinical communicative disorders for enrollment in therapy.
• 5. Consults with principals and teachers regarding scheduling student therapy.
• 6. Coordinates the Language, Speech and Hearing Services Program with other schoolprograms.
• 7. Prescribes and implements speech-language therapy for designated students.
• 8. Provides individual and /or group therapy for children with language, speech, or hearingdisorders.
• 9. Participates as requested in IEP development, implementation, and meetings.
• 10. Provides information to teacher about student therapy progress.
• 11. Provides consultative services to regular or special classroom teachers, curriculumspecialists, and parents and disseminates information on communicative skills development,special materials, and procedures to be used in helping children develop appropriatecommunication behaviors.
• 12. Recommends classroom speech improvement plans.
• 13. Maintains required records regarding children’s progress in therapy.
• 14. Conveys needs of assigned students to classroom teachers.
• 15. Meets with parents as requested.
• 16. Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state andfederal laws.
• 17. Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas ofresponsibility.
• 18. Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and effectiveleadership.
• 19. Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
• 20. Maintains and submits required reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• 21. Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system.
• 22. Uses effective collaboration skills to work as a team member.
• 23. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state,federal, and local laws.
• 24. Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
• 25. Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine-month (187-day) contract

EVALUATION: f this job will be evaluated in accordance withprovisions of the Board's policy

SALARY RANGE: Appropriate placement on current salary schedule