Speech Language Pathologist-SYSTEMWIDE

James Clemens High; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

James Clemens High in Madison, AL seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to support students district-wide. The role reports to the Director of Special Education and Principal(s); 187-day calendar; starting date To Be Determined; salary per Madison City Schools schedule.

Responsibilities include screening, evaluation, development of IEPs, service delivery models, collaboration with teachers and families, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Requires state certification authorities and ASHA knowledge.
• Ability to interpret assessment data and group students for individualized needs.
• Effective oral and written communication to meet IEP requirements.
• Physical and emotional ability to perform required work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts screening to identify students with communication disorders.
• Evaluates and diagnoses speech and language disorders.
• Develops and implements individualized education plans for therapy services.
• Develops service delivery models to meet student needs.
• Collaborates with teachers and school personnel to translate gains into classroom activities.
• Maintains accurate records for students evaluated and receiving services.

Skills

SLP Certification

IEP Knowledge

Assessment Interpretation

Communication Skills

Education

State SLP Certification

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5977016

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Goals: To enable students to develop communication skills needed to achieve their maximum academic and social potential.

Qualifications: As set by the state certification authorities and the American Speech and Hearing Association

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Special Education and Principal(s)

Background CheckRequired: (Ala. Code §§ 16-22A-5) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks may not be more than ten (10) years old. A new background check is required for anyone new to Madison City Schools, regardless of the recency of the ABI and FBI background checks.

Student Safety & Security: Madison City Schools prioritizes a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment. Employees are expected to model professional conduct, maintain clear and appropriate boundaries with students, use district-approved channels for communications, and avoid interactions that could be perceived as favoritism, grooming, or undue familiarity. Staff must promptly report suspected child abuse or neglect to law enforcement authorities as required by Alabama law. Compliance with these expectations is a condition of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of student behavior in his/her area of exceptionality as well as policies and procedures relevant to program implementation and participation.
• Knowledge to interpret assessment data, group students and develop methodologies and strategies conducive to individualized instructional needs.
• Effective skills in oral and written communication to fulfill IEP requirements and communicate to students, parents, support agencies and other faculty and staff.
• Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts screening to identify students with communicative disorders.
• Evaluates and diagnoses speech and language disorders.
• Develops and implements individualized education plans to meet the unique needs of each student receiving therapy service.
• Develops appropriate service delivery models to meet the needs of students.
• Refers select students to other professional and community agencies.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school personnel to facilitate carry-over of therapy gains into classroom activities.
• Provides information, support, and guidance to parents/guardians and families.
• Assists teachers in the identification of children with communicative disorders.
• Maintains accurate records for students evaluated and receiving services.
• Informs administrators and other members of the educational team of program developments and student progress.
• Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.
• Coordinates services with other school programs for students with additional disabilities.
• Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Madison City Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Madison City Schools.

• Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

Expected Employment: 187 days (full year)

Evaluation: According to established Board policies and administrative procedures and guidelines.

Salary Range: According to Madison City Schools Salary Schedule (Salary based on employment for complete year)

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Kerry Donaldson , Principal
• James Clemens High
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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