Speech Language Therapist

Wilson County Schools, TN; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson County Schools in Lebanon, TN seeks a Speech Language Therapist to support students with speech and language impairments within the General Education environment. The role works under the Special Education Supervisor and requires licensure and health clearance; starting date is immediate.

The SLP will screen, evaluate, document IEPs, and collaborate with committees and families to plan services. A 200-day schedule applies and the position is exempt. Salary is listed per year.

Qualifications

• Holds a Tennessee School Services Provider license and meets health and physical requirements.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow district procedures for screening and referring students for speech and/or language evaluations.
• Participate in building committees to report screening and evaluation referral information.
• Choose and complete comprehensive speech and/or language evaluations per State Standards and District Guidelines.
• Provide a complete diagnostic summary report including evaluation information and eligibility recommendations.
• Complete IEP paperwork timely and accurately following state/district guidelines.
• Attend and lead IEP meetings and plan program services based on data.
• Develop and maintain the instructional component of the IEP based on evaluation results and ongoing progress.
• Complete daily notes for each student in a timely manner.
• Use varied approaches and materials to address IEP goals based on age and ability.
• Report progress toward IEP goals to parents every nine weeks.
• Maintain communication with faculty about the SLP role and keep a conducive learning environment.
• Develop work schedules that fit student and faculty needs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Assessment

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Speech Language Therapist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5328391

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Speech Language Therapist

JOB GOAL

To facilitate reduction, remediation, or elimination of Speech and Language impairments which interfere with the individual student’s ability to make progress in the General Education Environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Holds a valid Tennessee School Services Provider license and meets health and physical requirements.

REPORTS TO SpecialEducation Supervisor

FLSA STATUS Exempt

SCHEDULE200 Day

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follow district procedures for screening and/or referring students in need of a speech and/or language evaluation.


• Participate in the building committees (e.g. Professional Learning Communities, Student Support Team, Data Team) in order to report screening and/or evaluation referral information.


• Choose and complete comprehensive and appropriate speech and/or language evaluations according to State Standards and District Guidelines.


• Provide a complete diagnostic summary report including a summary of formal and informal evaluation information, educational relevance and eligibility recommendation(s) based on state guidelines.


• Complete IEP paperwork in a timely and accurate manner following state and district guidelines.


• Attend and lead Individualized Education Plan meetings, recommending and planning for program services based on student speech, language, or communication data.


• When appropriate, make referrals for further evaluation by other district assessment specialists

Implement Intervention Program

• Develop and maintain the instructional component of the IEP according to the results of the evaluation and on-going assessment of progress.


• Complete daily notes for each student in a timely manner.


• Use a variety of approaches and materials to address the IEP that are compatible with the student’s age and interest, and abilities.


• Report progress toward IEP Goals to parents at the conclusion of each nine week instructional period.

Demonstrate program management skills:

• Maintain communication with the building faculty regarding the role of the SLP.


• Maintain a physical environment conducive to learning.


• Develop work schedule(s), which will fit the needs of the students and faculty.

TEMPERAMENT (Personal Traits)

• Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure;


• Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control, and/or planning of an activity;


• Adaptability to working with students; and


• Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based upon sensory or judgmental criteria.

CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform adequately a task or job duty.

• Intelligence:The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles; the ability to reason and make judgments.


• Verbal:The ability to understand meanings of words and the ideas associated with them.


• Numerical:The ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.


• Data Perception:The ability to understand and interpret information presented in the forms of graphs, charts, or tables.


• Spatial:The ability to comprehend forms in space and understand relationships of plane and solid objects.


• Manual Dexterity:The ability to move the hands easily and manipulate small objects with the fingers rapidly and accurately.


• Color Discrimination:The ability to perceive or to recognize similarities or differences in colors or shades or other values of the same color.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job may require lifting or carrying of objects that exceed fifty (50) pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 (10) pounds. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows: pushing and/or pulling, stooping and/or kneeling, reaching and/or handling, talking, hearing, seeing, and climbing.

WORK CONDITIONS

Normal working environment.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel so assigned.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Wilson County Board of Education does not discriminate because of age, race, color, gender, national origin, disability, religion, genetics, creed, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities, or in employment opportunities or benefits. The Wilson County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of TN Drug-Free Workplace. Employees or applicants who need reasonable accommodations should contact Human Resources for assistance.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,016 Per Year

Job Categories:
Special Education > Speech/Language Assistant
Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Becky Adams , Related Services and 504 Coordinator


• Administrative Training Complex


• Phone: [phone] Ext. 7403


• Email: [e-mail]