Speech Language Pathologist Position Available In Union, Georgia

Certified – Other Grades PK-12 Job Number 4600162668 Start Date Open Date 06/23/2025 Closing Date Job Description View Attachment Minimum Qualifications This employee is responsible for organizing and implementing a therapy program to meet the needs of speech language students and meet the duties of teaching as outlined in laws and policies.

Skills Qualifications:

• Knowledge of IDEA due process requirements
• Knowledge and skill in conducting/interpreting comprehensive speech/language eligibilities
• Knowledge and skill in providing speech/language therapy services
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and parents regarding speech/language disorders
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members to plan and deliver speech/language services to children
• Ability to create and deliver staff development
• Ability to prepare educational plans annually for each student based on individual assessed needs in accordance with district procedures

Primary Responsibilities:

• Screen, evaluate and provide speech/language therapy for students with identified speech/language impairments
• Identify students with educationally significant speech/language disorders
• Receive referrals from SST (initiated by staff, parents or student) or screening
• Complete all needed due process paperwork associated with placement of students into speech/language therapy services in a timely manner
• Provide appropriate and effective speech/language intervention to identify students in all areas of speech/language disorders: articulation, language, fluency and voice
• Communicate effectively with other school level professionals to provide for the most appropriate program for identified students
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding student’s disabilities and progress
• Other educational duties as assigned to support total educational philosophy of the district

License and Certification Qualifications:

Georgia speech/language pathology license and/or teaching certificate

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in speech/language communication disorders
• Valid certification in field or hold state license Contact Information To be considered, applicants should complete a Union County School’s application with references and resume via the district website.

Please contact Christal Chastain – SPED Director cchastain@ucschools.org