School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist

Identifies and provides services to students who meet eligibility requirements for the speech-language program; communicates with professionals and parents regarding integration of speech and language goals into the classroom and home environments.

ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Evaluates communication skills of students referred and diagnoses speech and/or language disorders.
• Conducts and/or participates in IEP meetings.
• Schedules students appropriately.
• Provides consultative services to teachers, parents, administrators, and allied agencies in order to integrate speech-language goals into the classroom, other educational programs, and the home environment.
• Reports and maintains student data to assess progress and continuation or termination of services.
• Complies with State and System regulations regarding due process paperwork and Medicaid documentation.
• Refers to other agencies and/or personnel when appropriate.
• Investigates and uses new strategies for delivering student services.
• Participates in professional learning opportunities provided.
• Participates with school administrators/coordinators for effective planning, coordination, and implementation of speech-language program into the total educational system.
• Participates in the RTI process at local school level as needed.
• Reports information required for local, state, and federal programs.
• Maintains special education records for SI students at local school.
• Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator

PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Certain professional and personal characteristics are essential for success. The Speech Pathologist must:

• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and ethical behavior consistent with the Georgia Code of Ethics for Educators
• Exhibit a passion for teaching and a belief in the potential of every child
• Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and families
• Maintain flexibility, adaptability, and composure in a dynamic learning environment
• Collaborate productively with peers and contribute positively to the school community
• Display a growth mindset, embracing feedback and pursuing continuous professional growth
• Model empathy, patience, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Credentials

• Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate for SLP
• Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports
• Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis

Preferred Credentials

• Prior experience as a school speech pathologist in a public/charter school

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Written and oral communication
• Understanding of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
• Ability to work collaboratively with school staff, students, families, and other agencies
• Participation in required trainings to include the EL model of the school

WORKING CONDITIONS & DEMANDS OF THE JOB

Mental and Physical Ongoing Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines and prolonged or irregular hours;
Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.

Mental and Physical Occasional Demands:
Lifting and carrying 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-40 pounds occasionally; may be required under specific circumstances to provide physical restraint of students in danger of causing harm to themselves or others; travel to other locations as needed for training, supervision, or school events.

Environmental Ongoing Factors:
Frequent exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise.

Environmental Occasional Factors:
Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.)

WORK SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION

• Part-time per week as contracted to fulfill student needs

Published :
January 9, 2026 | Category :
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