Speech and Language Pathologist for Parentally Placed Private School Children (0.6 FTE-Part-Time) Position Available In Colleton, South Carolina

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist Date Posted:

4/21/2025

Location:

Office of Exceptional Learning

COLLETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

– Speech Language Pathologist for Parentally Placed Private School Children 0.6 FTE

JOB PURPOSE

Under limited supervision, provides diagnostic and intervention services for students with speech, language and hearing disorders helping students to adjust and access the general education curriculum. Reports to the Coordinator or Director of Office of Exceptional Learning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Conducts evaluation of students with communication disorders Evaluates and diagnoses speech and language disorders Develops and implements individuated education plans to meet the unique needs of each student receiving therapy services Develops appropriate service delivery models to meet the needs of students Consults with classroom teachers and other school personnel to facilitate carry-over of therapy gains in to classroom activities Provides information, support, and guidance to parents/guardians and families Assist teachers in the identification of children with communicative disorders Maintain records for students evaluated and receiving services Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates ethical and leadership Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations. Performs routine administrative/office tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, sending and receiving faxes, entering and retrieving computer data, ordering supplies, etc. Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology. Must possess current, valid certification by the South Carolina Department of Education. Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall: Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job. Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time. Speak and hear. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS

Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting. Have regular and punctual attendance. Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The Colleton County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.