Speech Language Therapist Ex Ed Pool; SY

Speech Language Therapist Ex Ed Pool (2026-27 SY)

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Exceptional Education Speech Language Therapist

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular and reliable attendance is an expectation of the job.

Master's Degree in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech‑Language Pathology required.

Licenses/Certifications

• Tennessee Department of Education Teacher’s License (Practitioner/Professional School Services Provider) – Required.

Plan and provide evidence‑based interventions appropriate for individual students and groups of students and adjust intervention strategies based on student performance and best practices in the field of speech pathology. Develop and implement appropriate IEPs based on students’ strengths & needs. Administer formal and informal assessments. Observe students in educational environments and select appropriate assessments based on individual student needs. Administer tests according to acceptable procedures and demonstrate knowledge and use of TN DOE eligibility criteria.

Complete all required procedural documentation for students (including assessment reports, therapy data collection, IEPs, re‑evaluation documents, progress reporting, and Medicaid documentation). Collaborate/consult with all stakeholders (including 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. Provide coaching and trainings to stakeholders when appropriate.

Analyze and interpret information to make recommendations regarding the need and intensity level for speech‑language services. Serve on student support teams when appropriate and make recommendations for speech and language interventions. If needed, conduct speech, language and hearing screenings. Develop and maintain scheduling for the following: speech and language therapy and instructional services, IEP and eligibility meetings, assessments, collaboration and planning with stakeholders.

Proficiency in communication & listening skills, analytical skills, effective interpersonal skills, flexibility and organization.

• Punctuality and consistent presence are essential to maintaining a productive and collaborative work environment. Regular in‑person attendance is a fundamental expectation of this position.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Complies with all laws, regulations, policies and standards.

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. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Notes: N/A – Not applicable. Rarely – The physical demand or working condition is required on an occasional basis and the intensity is light. Occasionally – The physical demand or working condition is required sometimes, and the intensity is moderate. Frequently – The physical demand or working condition is required often, and the intensity is moderate to heavy. Constantly – The physical demand or working condition is required continuously, and the intensity is heavy.

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