Speech Language Pathologist

Position Type:

Student Support Services Date Posted:

3/18/2026

Location:

All Schools Date Available:

07/21/2026

Closing Date:

Open until filled Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Special Education Director and Building administrator, the Speech-Language Pathologist will carry out the following duties:

• Applies a systematic workload model to facilitate the organization of the speech-language program within the school.
• Attends meetings, such as faculty meetings, special education meetings and parent-teacher conferences.
• Schedules interventions using a variety of service delivery models, including classroom intervention, consultation/collaboration and pull-out as appropriate to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment.
• Collaborates with school personnel, such as teachers, counselors and psychologists, to best meet the needs of all students.
• Plans evidence-based interventions appropriate for individual students and groups of students.
• Maintains progress monitoring data for program planning and decision making for students.
• Submits reports which meet local and state requirements.
• Maintains current files for students receiving speech-language services.
• Perform case manager responsibilities for students receiving only speech-language services.
• Safeguards confidentiality of student records.
• Completes records for third party reimbursement accurately and in a timely manner as appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state and local rules, regulations and laws.
• Conducts timely speech-language screenings and evaluations using formal and informal assessments.
• Serves on student intervention team/Individualized Education Program (IEP) team as appropriate.
• Observes students in educational environments.
• Selects appropriate assessments based on individual student needs.
• 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.
• Modifies therapeutic instructional approaches using data from progress monitoring.
• 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.
• Submits to the appropriate person(s) and maintains schedule for speech-language screening, diagnostic assessments, and therapy/instructional services.
• Engages in continuing education and professional growth activities related to speech and language education.
• Collaborates appropriately with local agencies to fulfill requirements under child find (e.g., physicians, BCW, Headstart, Health dept, etc.).
• Conducts professional learning for faculty and staff concerning speech and language evaluation and services.
• Exhibit rapport, understanding, enthusiasm and appropriate two-way communication with students, parents, school staff and colleagues.

Minimum Requirements Must have or be eligible for certification in Speech and Language Pathology. Must have a Master's degree or higher. Please do not contact the school. Direct all inquires to personnel at (770)358-5891 or sogletre@lamar.k12.ga.us