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Speech and Language Pathologist - Pre-K Programs Office
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$81,531 / year median in Georgia
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Position Type:
Teachers/Speech and Language PathologistDate Posted:
8/5/2026Location:
Itinerant Teacher LocationDate Available:
08/10/2026Job Code:
Speech and Language Pathologist - 060085Standard Hours:
40Department:
Pre-K Programs Office - 211207Empl Class:
NA Minimum Salary:
$66,276.00/Annually Maximum Salary:
$114,000.00/Annually Scheduled Days:
190Target Openings:
1License and Certification Qualifications:
Georgia Speech-Language Pathology license and/or teaching certificate and a valid Georgia driver\'s licenseRequired Education Qualifications:
Master\'s Degree inSpeech Language Pathology Required Experience Qualifications:
Professional work experience in speech/languagePreferred Skills Qualifications:
Thorough knowledge of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) due process requirements.Thorough knowledge and skills in conducting/interpreting comprehensive speech/language evaluations.
Thorough knowledge and skills 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 project and generate positive attitudes.
Primary Responsibilities:
Screen, evaluate, and provide speech-language therapy for students with identified speech-language impairments. Identify students with educationally significant speech/language disorders. Participate in Response to Intervention (RTI) for students suspected of having a language disorder.Receive referrals from the Student Support Team (SST) following the RTI process (initiated by staff, parents, or student).Complete comprehensive evaluation of all referred students. Complete all needed due process paperwork associated with placement of students into speech-language therapy services and maintenance of students already identified.
Provide appropriate and effective speech-language intervention to identified students in all areas of speech-language disorders such as articulation, language, fluency, and voice.
Communicate effectively with other school level professionals to provide the most appropriate program for identified students.
Communicate effectively with parents regarding student\'s disabilities and progress.
Perform other duties as assigned.