Speech Language Pathologist SY

Cherokee County School District (GA) Holly Springs Elementary School - Canton, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5568815

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026

Job Description Code: 4J.025

Division/Department: School Leadership and Operations

Pay Grade: SLP/Psychologist Salary Schedule

Pay Type: Salaried;
Exempt

Retirement: TRS

Contract Work Year: 188 Days

Reports To: Principal

Evaluation Instrument: PEI

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.

• 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/or 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.

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

Position Type: Full‑Time