JOB DESCRIPTION: Speech Language Pathologist/Therapist (SLP/T) 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  

Under general supervision, the SLP/T will work in cooperation with district staff, parents and students to serve as the specialist responsible for diagnostic and intervention services for students with speech-language disorders that interfere with academic and functional skills.  

Days of Work: 190 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Master’s Degree or higher in speech pathology.  
• Must have or be eligible for South Carolina Teachers Certification. 
• Licensed through Labor Licensing Regulation Board of SC in speech pathology.  
• Will consider a bachelor's degree level in speech pathology.  

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Special Services and Therapy Services Facilitator 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (includes but not limited to): 

• Provides appropriate diagnostic services and placement for students with speech-language disorders in full compliance with district, state, and federal regulations. 
• Maintains accurate records of therapy logs and student progress, and reports that progress to parents in accordance to due process guidelines. 
• Consults and collaborates with principals, clinicians, teachers, parents, and other agencies, to best meet the needs of all students. 
• Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with Speech/Language impairment and assists with IEPs for students with speech/language as a service on an annual basis or according to requirements. 
• Correctly follows all federal, state, and local due process procedures regarding identification, placement, and treatment of students with speech-language disorders. Holds IEP conferences according to due process guidelines to determine appropriate placement, annual IEP goals, re-evaluations, and the discontinuation of therapy. 
• Provide direct and consultative therapeutic services related to expressive, receptive, and pragmatic language. 
• Completes records for third party reimbursement accurately and in a timely fashion. Correctly completes and submits all forms as required under Medicaid and District guidelines. 
• Attends conferences/in-services to remain current on speech-language issues, evidence-based practice and federal and state due process guidelines to maintain and improve professional competency. 
• Operates various types of machinery and equipment including a computer, printer, typewriter, calculator, copier, telephone, audiometer, hearing aids, scopes, augmentative devices, amplification devices, various other communication aids, etc. 
• Willingly performs other duties as assigned or requested. 

EEO STATEMENT: Williamsburg County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, handicap or disability, or any other protected characteristic in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities.