Speech Language Therapist

Position Type:Special EducationDate Posted:1/27/2026Location:Beacon Hill Middle SchoolPOSITION TITLE: Speech Language PathologistDEPARTMENT: Department of Special EducationREPORTS TO: Principal and Director of Special EducationFLSA STATUS: ExemptWORK SCHEDULE: 190 daysDATE REVIEWED: 01/2026SALARY AND BENEFITSTERMS 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 studentsModels correct use of language, oral and writtenDemonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of contentIdentifies speech and language disordered students through evaluation and analyzing communication skills of students found in the identification processPlans 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 environmentEstablishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.Evaluates and reports student progress for continuation or termination of servicesParticipates with school administration/coordinators for effective planning, coordination, and implementation of speech/language pathology program into the total education systemProvides 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:NoneQUALIFICATION 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 functionsREQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC)-approved college or university requiredMust have a valid in state service certificate in Speech and Language PathologyPREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Master's degree or higher in applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC)-approved college or university required3 years of experience in a school or education settingPHYSICAL DEMANDS: To perform the duties of this job, the employee must stand, walk, and sit for extended periods. 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 visionEVALUATION: