Speech-Language Pathologist Enota Intelligences Academy

Speech‑Language Pathologist

The Gainesville City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.

Work Location: School Based

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Principal

Work Calendar: 190 Days

Salary

Schedule:

Certified Salary Scale, approved (Board)

Pay Grade: Rev. March 2021

Summary: Working in cooperation with appropriate district supervisors, teachers, parents, and students, the incumbent will be responsible for providing diagnostic and intervention services for students with speech, language, and hearing disorders, helping students adjust and access the general education curriculum.

• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Provide speech and language therapy to students.
• Evaluate students using appropriate diagnostic instruments and interpret test results.
• Develop eligibility and evaluation reports.
• Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEP) according to local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Conduct IEP meetings and convey results and recommendations for educational programming to parents/guardians.
• Collaborate with parents and teachers; review student folders, previous evaluations, and related documents to develop and implement appropriate educational plans for students and facilitate carryover of learned skills.
• Submit computerized Medicaid billing for reimbursement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Master’s Degree or higher, preferably in speech-language pathology or related field.

Master’s degree or higher from a Professional Standards Commission‑approved accredited college or university in speech-language pathology preferred. Valid Professional Standards Commission‑approved certificate in speech and language pathology at level T‑5 or above required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.

Employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to accommodate persons with disabilities. Employees are expected to attend all required meetings as approved by the supervisor, adhere to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s Code of Ethics for Educators, all Gainesville City Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, school system procedures, and all other applicable professional performance criteria.

Maintenance of a criminal history check is required for all employees.