TEMPORARY - Speech Language Therapist

City Schools Of Decatur; Decatur (GA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

City Schools Of Decatur is seeking a temporary Speech Language Pathologist for Decatur High School, Decatur, Georgia. The role focuses on evaluating and providing services to students eligible for speech-language impairments, collaborating with teachers and families, and integrating goals into classroom programs.

The position emphasizes up-to-date knowledge of content, developmentally appropriate instruction, and effective use of technology in planning, instruction, and assessment.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of education from a PSC-approved college or university is required.
• Must have valid service certificate in Speech and Language Pathology.
• Master’s degree or higher in applicable field of education is preferred.
• 3 years experience in school or education setting is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluates, identifies, and provides services to students who meet eligibility requirements for speech-language impairments.
• Provides consultative services to teachers, parents, administrators, and allied agencies to integrate speech and language goals.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates and reports student progress for continuation or termination of services.
• Participates with school administration for planning and implementation of speech/language pathology program.

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of education from a PSC-approved college or university

Master’s degree or higher in applicable field of education from a PSC-approved college or university

3 years experience in school or education setting

Must have valid service certificate in Speech and Language Pathology

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION FOR A Speech LanguagePathologist - BELOW ARE THE ESSENTAL DUTIES OF THIS VACANCY.POSITION TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist

DEPARTMENT: Department of Special Education
REPORTS TO: Director - Special Education
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
WORK SCHEDULE: 190 days
DATE REVIEWED: 08/2025

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Maintains an up-to‑date, in-field certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission; salary and length of contract to be established by the Board of Education.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Evaluates, identifies, and provides services to students who meet eligibility requirements for speech-language impairments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students

Models correct use of language, oral and written

Demonstrates accurate and up-to‑date knowledge of content

Identifies speech and language disordered students through evaluation and analyzing communication skills of students found in the identification process

Plans and implements developmentally appropriate interactive learning experiences.

Provides consultative services to teachers, parents, administrators, and allied agencies in order to integrate speech and language goals into the classroom, other educational programs, and the home environment

Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.

Evaluates and reports student progress for continuation or termination of services

Participates with school administration/coordinators for effective planning, coordination, and implementation of speech/language pathology program into the total education system

Provides assessments that measure student achievement of objectives.

Utilizes technology effectively to plan, teach, and assess.

Evaluates, selects, and modifies resources and activities to match learners’ needs and meet the curriculum standards.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC)-approved college or university required

Must have valid service certificate in Speech and Language Pathology

PREFFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree or higher in applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC)-approved college or university required

3 years experience in school or education setting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: To perform the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time. Lifting up to 30 pounds may be required on an occasional basis. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required of this job include close vision and distance vision

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job shall be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

TEMPORARY - Speech Language Therapist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5983121
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 05, 2026 2:08 AM (UTC)

Job Description

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION FOR A Speech LanguagePathologist - BELOW ARE THE ESSENTAL DUTIES OF THIS VACANCY.POSITION TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist

DEPARTMENT: Department of Special Education
REPORTS TO: Director - Special Education
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
WORK SCHEDULE: 190 days
DATE REVIEWED: 08/2025

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Maintains an up-to‑date, in-field certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission; salary and length of contract to be established by the Board of Education.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Evaluates, identifies, and provides services to students who meet eligibility requirements for speech-language impairments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students

• Models correct use of language, oral and written

• Demonstrates accurate and up-to‑date knowledge of content

• Identifies speech and language disordered students through evaluation and analyzing communication skills of students found in the identification process

• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate interactive learning experiences.

• Provides consultative services to teachers, parents, administrators, and allied agencies in order to integrate speech and language goals into the classroom, other educational programs, and the home environment

• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.

• Evaluates and reports student progress for continuation or termination of services

• Participates with school administration/coordinators for effective planning, coordination, and implementation of speech/language pathology program into the total education system

• Provides assessments that measure student achievement of objectives.

• Utilizes technology effectively to plan, teach, and assess.

• Evaluates, selects, and modifies resources and activities to match learners’ needs and meet the curriculum standards.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC)-approved college or university required

• Must have valid service certificate in Speech and Language Pathology

PREFFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree or higher in applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC)-approved college or university required

• 3 years experience in school or education setting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: To perform the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time. Lifting up to 30 pounds may be required on an occasional basis. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required of this job include close vision and distance vision

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job shall be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Sarah Talton-Buck
• 125 Electric Avenue
• Decatur, Georgia 30030
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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