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.
2026-2027 Speech Language Pathologist
Hoke County Schools
HCS Exceptional Children - Raeford, North Carolina This job is also posted in Hoke County Schools, and North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5853586
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Passing score on a competency test approved by the NC Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Registration with the NC Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists by a supervising speech language pathologist who is licensed by the NC
Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Supervises:
May coordinate and direct the activities of the Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Essential Job Functions:
Provides consultation, seeks assistance of others, uses related research and makes recommendations and referrals in the implementation of services
Plans therapy and uses appropriate diagnostic tools and therapy techniques
Manages time, facilities and resources to facilitate delivery of services
Promotes effective interpersonal relations and engages in continuing professional growth activities
Develops individual education programs
Conducts screening and testing, obtains diagnostic information, analyzes information and makes recommendations regarding programs and services
Organizes the local program, cooperates with others to accomplish its goals, coordinates program services with other student services and maintains records in accordance with established rules, regulations and ethical standards
Provides progress reports each grading period to be issued with report card
Maintains document logs, on student therapy and files Medicaid as appropriate
Ensures that all therapy logs are properly filed in students file at the end of each school year
Writes IEP goals to address the specific needs of students.
Performs all other duties as assigned
Physical and Cognitive Requirements:
The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the Speech Language Pathologist job classification within the Exceptional Children Program of Hoke County Schools. Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
Must be able to:
Walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, kneel, crouch, key requiring repetitive motions
Use visual acuity in preparing and analyzing written or computer data
Visually inspect small defects and/or small parts
Operate a variety of machines, and job specific equipment and tools
Determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work
Observe general surroundings and activities
Hear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levels, receive detailed information through oral communications and make fine distinctions in sound
Communicate by spoken word to express or exchange ideas and convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly
Safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology, normal communication, development, phonetics, developmental psychology, various types of disabilities seen in school children, various speech-language disorders and approaches to therapeutic educational intervention
Demonstrate a working knowledge of behavioral management practices
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the operation of schools
Obtain case histories and complete observation checklists
Administer speech-language screening and therapeutic protocols
Manage, operate, program and/or monitor clinical-educational equipment and materials
Communicate effectively with students, families and professionals
Prepare and maintain accurate records
Arrange the therapy setting to maintain a safe and positive environment
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.