Speech-Language Pathologist (2026-2027) - Remote​/Virtual

Speech-Language Pathologist (Virtual)

The Speech – Language Pathologist assists students with special communicative needs to use the maximum communicative potential based on age and cognition. Areas of speech-language involvement include deficits or abnormalities in articulation, receptive/expressive/pragmatic language, voice and fluency. S/he coordinates services with the student's educational staff and family. The therapist is responsible for timely documentation of all therapy and evaluation services for all students.

Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles and methods of speech pathology and their proper application in the educational environment

Considerable knowledge of appropriate evaluating tools

Considerable knowledge of the equipment and assistive technology available to use in therapy

Considerable knowledge of current literature, trends and developments in the field of speech pathology

General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration

Skill in directly providing a wide range of treatment activities

Ability to select and administer appropriate assessment and treatment methods

Ability to plan, coordinate and conduct on-the-job training and continuing education for a variety of individuals

Ability to screen, evaluate and provide required speech pathology services

Ability to develop and implement individualized programs

Ability to accurately document sessions

Ability to maintain adequate inventory of supplies

Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and to develop simple reports from those records

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments

Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Speech Pathology

NCDPI G License

Valid NC certification 88082 Speech-Language Pathologist

License from the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association

Three (3) to five (5) years serving students in a public-school system

Organize the school program and cooperate with others to accomplish its goals

Coordinate program services with other student services

Maintain records in accordance with established rules, regulations and ethical standards

Maintain Medicaid billing profiles and therapy notes on all Medicaid eligible students using the designated billing service for the district.

Conduct screening and testing

Obtain diagnostic information

Analyze information and make recommendations regarding programs and services

Supervise speech-language assistants and clinical fellows working on ASHA certification

Develop individual education plans for each speech-language eligible child in collaboration with the classroom teacher, parent, LEA representative and other pertinent professionals

Attend IEP meetings where input is necessitated

Plan therapy and use appropriate diagnostic tools and therapy techniques to support the curriculum.

Manage time, facilities and resources to facilitate delivery of services

Promote effective interpersonal relations and engage in continuing professional growth

Provide consultation, seek assistance of others, use related research and make recommendations and referrals for the implementation of appropriate services

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal, EC Director or EC Assistant Director