Speech-Language Pathologist (2026-2027 SY), Henry County Schools

Position Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Division: Family & Student Support/Exceptional Student Ed./School-Level

Reports To: Principal or Designee/Speech Language & Related Services Supervisor

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Teacher

Work Days: 190

Days plus $3,000 supplement

Essential Duties:

• Implement procedures, policies, and regulations approved by the federal, state, and district for identifying students with Speech and Language Impairments.
• Conduct assessments, analyze data, and write reports in a timely manner to determine strengths and concerns in areas of articulation, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language, and oral motor skills.
• Ensures evaluations, IEPs, and provided services are aligned with federal, state, and district guidelines.
• Provide best practices and evidence-based Speech-Language services to students according to students IEPs and appropriately schedule students and provide services at scheduled times.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure that students skills are generalized across settings.
• Research and disseminate information on best practices in the field of Speech Language Pathology as needed.
• Communicate with all stakeholders in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Work with building level staff to maintain and/or coordinate support as related to students with Speech Language Impairments.
• Participate with school administrators/coordinators for effective planning, coordination, and implementation of speech-language program into total educational system.
• Prepare and submit reports as required by the school district including Medicaid documentation.
• Participate in professional learning opportunities to stay abreast of best practices in Speech and Language Pathology.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of an S-5 (Masters level) Georgia Educator Service Certificate in Speech Language Pathology.
• Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
• Must abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
• Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
• Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.