Speech Language Pathologist (25-26SY) Position Available In Henderson, North Carolina

Speech Language Pathologist (25-26SY)
Henderson County Schools
Glenn C. Marlow Elementary – Mills River, North Carolina This job is also posted in Henderson County Public Schools, and North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details

Job ID:

5097576

Application Deadline:

Jun 30, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Apr 11, 2025

Starting Date:

Aug 1, 2025
Job Description

LOCATION/DEPT

Assigned School/Exceptional Children

REPORTS TO

Principal/Director of Exceptional Children

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Start Date:

8/1/2025;

ENDS:

5/28/2026 Permanent Full Time with Full Benefits
10 month, 8 hour per day position
1

Year Grant Funded Position, ENDS:

5/28/2026

Position Summary:

Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, school-based speech-language pathologists provide prevention, assessment, and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency. These services are designed to help children meet their educational goals. Below are the major functions of the speech-language pathologist employed in educational environments. Each function is followed by related evidences. Because each work situation is different, it is not likely that all of the evidences will be demonstrated by all speech anguage pathologists.

Illustrative Examples of Work:

Major Function:

Planning and Oversight
Organizes a program that addresses local school speech-language goals.
Works cooperatively with school personnel to accomplish the goals and objectives of the local education agency.
Coordinates speech-language services with student services provided by other school personnel.
Maintains records of the speech-language program and prepares periodic reports as required.
Adheres to established rules, regulations, laws and appropriate ethical standards.

Major Function:

Screening, Testing, Diagnosing and Advising
Conducts speech, language and hearing screenings.
Administers formal and informal (ongoing & curriculum-based) assessments.
Obtains additional diagnostic information from appropriate persons and available records for speech-language purposes.
Analyzes and interprets information to make recommendations regarding the need for speech-language services.
Provides appropriate information on an informal or formal basis regarding speech, language and hearing programs.
Supervises undergraduate interns, paraprofessionals, volunteers and other professionals (as appropriate).

Major Function:

Managing and Conducting Therapy
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of North Carolina Standard Course of Study in management of communicative disorders.
Collaborates/consults with classroom teachers in the management of speech language disorders.
Plans evidence-based interventions appropriate for individual students and groups of students.
Uses evidence-based methods and techniques appropriate to stated objectives.
Manages the facilities, materials and equipment, including assistive technology, necessary to the delivery of services.
Adjusts intervention strategies based upon student performance.
Promotes effective interpersonal relations with students.

Major Function:

Adhering to Local, State, Federal Regulations and Ethical Practices
Completes procedural documentation appropriately.
Demonstrates knowledge and use of statewide testing procedures.
Abides by professional code of ethics.
Develops appropriate IEPs based on students’ strengths & needs.
Demonstrates awareness of professional performance in due process matters and litigious environments.
Manages time efficiently.
Engages in continuing education and professional growth activities related to speech-language-hearing and education.

Major Function:

Liaison
Provides consultation to parents, teacher and other appropriate school personnel.
Seeks the assistance of teachers, parents and others to meet the communication needs of students.
Consults/communicates with non-school agencies to enhance services.
Makes recommendations and referrals for audiological/medical and related services.

Disclaimer:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$5,273 Per Month