Substitute Speech Language Pathologist

Cherokee County School District; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A public school district in Georgia is seeking a Substitute Speech Language Pathologist to provide services for exceptional children. You will develop and monitor Individual Education Programs (IEPs) while collaborating with parents and school personnel. The role requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and the appropriate state certification. This position offers a pay rate of $40/hour, with work lasting for 190 days a year.

Qualifications

• Complete an approved program at the Master’s degree level in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Possess or be eligible for proper certification from the state licensure agency.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, monitor and review IEPs for students.
• Provide therapeutic services and screen students for speech/language needs.
• Collaborate with parents and educators on student progress.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Collaboration with educators

Behavior management strategies

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Substitute Speech Language Pathologist

Cherokee County School District (GA) Special Education - Canton, Georgia

Job Details

Job ID: 4930802

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 01, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Pay Grade: $40/hour

Pay Type: Hourly

Contract Work Year: 190 Days

Reports To: Principal

Job Description

Job Description Code: 2B.090

Division/Department: Curriculum and Instruction

Minimum Qualifications

Complete an approved program at the Master’s degree level or higher in Speech‑Language Pathology; possess or be eligible for proper certification from the state licensure agency.

Goal

Work with school system personnel and community to develop and provide an appropriate special education program to eligible exceptional children.

Representative Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete designated follow-up procedures for students referred for special education service.
• Develop, implement, monitor and review the Individual Education Program (IEP) of each handicapped student on the caseload, at least annually.
• Work with parents in all aspects of their child’s educational program and facilitate improved communication skills.
• Collect and maintain accurate and descriptive records on all students on caseload.
• Provide appropriate speech/language screening and diagnostic service.
• Collaborate with regular education and/or special education educators on an ongoing basis.
• Refer students to other specialists as needed.
• Assure all due process procedural safeguards are afforded students and their parents.
• Provide effective therapeutic services according to established program guidelines and through appropriate service delivery models.
• Use special methodology for instruction, according to the population needs.
• Stay informed on new techniques and methods.
• Use carefully designed behavior management strategies, as indicated.
• Administer, on an on‑going basis, evaluations of student progress towards mastery of established goals and objectives specified by system’s recommended program report guidelines.
• Serve as a resource to the regular education teachers and administrators regarding the needs of all communicatively handicapped children.
• Perform special duties required for meeting the unique needs of specific populations, i.e., lifting physically handicapped.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/of credential as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner.
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment.
• Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the selection process.

Fringe Benefits

FICA is paid by the employee and matched by the School District. Temporary workers do not qualify for employee benefits.

Position Type

Substitute