TEMPORARY - Speech Language Therapist

Decatur City School District; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Decatur City School District is seeking a temporary Speech Language Pathologist responsible for evaluating students with speech impairments and providing necessary services. The role involves planning appropriate learning experiences and collaborating with educators and parents.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in an applicable field and a valid service certificate in Speech and Language Pathology. The position is based in Decatur, Georgia, and offers a structured work schedule of 190 days.

Qualifications

• Valid service certificate in Speech and Language Pathology required.
• 3 years experience in school or education setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates students for speech-language impairments.
• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Collaborates with teachers and parents to integrate speech goals.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of education

Master’s degree or higher in applicable field of education

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

• 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.