Speech Language Pathologist - Sumter School District

Sumter School District; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in South Carolina is seeking a qualified Speech Language Pathologist to support students with disabilities. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a valid South Carolina certificate in speech pathology. Responsibilities include providing therapeutic programs, collaborating with staff, and offering support to families. This position offers a structured environment with a focus on oral communication improvement and requires dedicated service to students for 190 days annually.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Valid South Carolina certificate with certification in speech pathology.
• Alternatives accepted by the Board of Trustees.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to staff for oral communication programs.
• Provide therapeutic programs for students with disabilities.
• Assist teachers in identifying speech and hearing disorders.
• Conduct assessments for speech and language disorders.
• Identify students with potential speech disorders.
• Implement individualized therapy programs.
• Collaborate with teachers for daily activity integration.
• Provide support and counseling to parents.
• Educate staff on speech-language improvement.
• Maintain ongoing records for therapy services.

Skills

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Valid South Carolina certificate in speech pathology

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist - Sumter School District JobID: 2254

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Speech and Language Pathologist
• Date Posted: 4/24/2025
• Location: Sumter School District Annex

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Valid South Carolina certificate with certification in speech pathology. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Serves as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement.
2. Provides a therapeutic program to meet individual needs of speech-language and hearing students with disabilities.
3. Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech-language and hearing disorders.
4. Provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, hearing and language disorders.
5. Provides screening to identify students with possible speech-language and hearing disorders.
6. Provides appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet the needs of individual students and to correct existing speech-language and or hearing disorders.
7. Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy suggestions for the student’s daily activities.
8. Provides information, support, and counseling to parents and families when appropriate.
9. Provides in-service education and serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech-language improvement.
10. Maintains thorough, ongoing records for the individual student receiving therapy or other school provided speech-language services.
11. Performs all other duties as assigned.

TERMS

190 Days.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Professional Personnel.

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

Sumter School District reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description or application deadline at any time for the efficient operation of the district.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & EEO STATEMENT

Sumter School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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