Speech Language Pathologist (2M

• Position Type:
  Certified - Special Education
• Date Posted: 6/30/2026
• Location:
  
  WHALE BRANCH ELEMENTARY (High-Needs School)

POSITION PURPOSE

To enable students to develop communication skills needed to achieve their maximum academic and social potential.

• Conduct evaluation of students with communicative disorders.
• Evaluate and diagnose speech and language disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized education plans to meet the unique needs of each student receiving therapy service.
• Develop appropriate service delivery models to meet the needs of students.
• Refer students to other professional and community agencies when needed.
• Consult with classroom teachers and other school personnel to facilitate carry‑over of therapy gains into classroom activities.
• Provide information, support, and guidance to parents/guardians and families.
• Assist teachers in the identification of children with communicative disorders.
• Maintain records for students evaluated and receiving services.
• Inform administrators and other members of the educational team of program developments and student progress.
• Engage in personal professional growth and demonstrate professional ethics and leadership.
• Coordinate services with other school programs.
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education, Chief Instructional Services Officer, Superintendent, or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

• Must have a valid South Carolina teaching license or be able to obtain one within 60 days from being hired.

• Must have completed a program of study in Speech Therapy education from an accredited college or university.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand, and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

• Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
• Adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State, and Local Laws/Regulations and in accordance with district administrative rules when it pertains to sensitive information, employee information, and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.

Director of Special Education

DAYS PER YEAR: 190

SALARY CLASSIFICATION:
Paid on the Certified Personnel Salary Schedule

EMPLOYEE GROUP:
Certified

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER