VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

2023-2024 School Year

Speech Language Pathologist

Date:  January 17, 2024

Location:   JCPS

Report to:  Director of EC and Student Services

Start Date:   Immediately

Terms of Employment:  10 months

Payment Rate: According to Certified Salary Schedule

Application Deadline: Open until filled

For more information:    Jones County Public Schools

                                           320 W Jones St

                                           Trenton, NC 28585

                                           252-448-2531

                                           Email:  hrdept@jonesnc.net

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description:

As a School Speech Therapist, you will play a crucial role in supporting the communication needs of our students. We are looking for a professional who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and can start immediately.  Hours per week:  40

Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments to identify and diagnose speech and language disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each student's unique needs.
• Provide engaging therapy sessions to students with speech and language challenges.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to integrate therapy goals into the school environment.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and contribute to Individualized Education Program (IEP) development.
• Adapt therapy techniques to suit the needs of the students.
• Provides speech therapy services to exceptional children students. 
• Evaluates, screens and observes students. 
• Write evaluation reports, progress notes, and individualized education plans. 
• Participates in individual education plan meetings with parents. 
• Plans appropriate therapy instructions. 
• Communicates with parents, teachers, administrators and coordinates therapy with the teachers
• Attend IEP meetings

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• ASHA certification (CCC-SLP) or state equivalent.
• North Carolina state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Proven experience in a school setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Ability to adapt therapy techniques to suit the needs of the students.