Therapist.Ex Ed Speech Language; SY

Therapist.

Ex Ed Speech Language (2025-26 SY)

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8502001

Job Code:8502001
Job Family/Function:85 – Psychologists and Therapists/Therapists
FLSA:Exempt
Grade Ladder:MNPS Certificated Teacher
Pay Grade:MNPS.
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Duration (days/year):201
Locations(s):School-Based

Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation.

Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Speech-language pathologists provide prevention, assessment, and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency.

• Plans and provides evidence-based interventions appropriate for individual students and groups of students and adjusts intervention strategies based upon student performance and best practices in the field of speech pathology.
• Develops and implements appropriate IEPs based on students’ strengths & needs.
• Administers formal and informal assessments. Observes students in educational environments and selects appropriate assessments based on individual student needs. Administers tests according to acceptable procedures and demonstrates knowledge and use of TN DOE eligibility criteria.
• Completes all required procedural documentation for students (to include but not limited to assessment reports, therapy data collection, IEPs, re-evaluation documents, progress reporting, and Medicaid documentation).
• Collaborates/consults with all stakeholders (to include by not limited to general education teachers, exceptional education teachers, psychologists, occupational therapists, vision teachers, school counselors, etc.) in the management of speech-language disorders as they relate to literacy, communication skills, and their impact on learning. Provides coaching and trainings to stakeholders when appropriate.
• Analyzes and interprets information to make recommendations regarding the need and intensity level for speech-language services.
• Serves on student support teams when appropriate and make recommendations for speech and language interventions. If needed, conducts speech, language and hearing screenings.
• Develops and maintains scheduling for the following: speech and language therapy and instructional services, IEP and eligibility meetings, assessments, collaboration and planning with stakeholders.

• Master's Degree In the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology Required

• Communication & listening skills, analytical skills, effective interpersonal skills, flexibility and organization

At Metro Nashville Public Schools, we use detailed academic, behavior and social-emotional data to ensure every student in the district is known and our staff makes a concerted effort to tune into students' interests, passions, learning styles and needs. We focus on creating and supporting rigorous, engaging and personalized learning experiences for all students to identify and eliminate inequities - so every student has a clear and achievable path to success marked by measurable goals.

Offering a range of program and opportunities, MNPS has options to fit every family's needs. Whether you are looking for advanced academics, visual and performing arts, special education services, English language support or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) educational programs, we offer the best choices to meet individual student needs - starting at Pre-K all the way through graduation.

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