Speech-Language Pathologist

Purpose & Impact

The Speech-Language Pathologist identifies and treats communication disorders that adversely affect a student’s educational performance. By providing direct therapy, conducting evaluations, and maintaining high-integrity digital records, the SLP ensures that every student has the communication tools needed to access the curriculum and succeed socially and academically.

Key Responsibilities

• Therapy & Intervention:
• Provide high-quality direct therapy to students with speech and language impairments (articulation, fluency, voice, and language) as outlined in their IEPs.
• Design and implement creative, curriculum-based therapy sessions that translate to classroom success.
• Evaluations & Eligibility:
• Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations and interpret assessment data to determine eligibility.
• Lead the Speech-Language component of the Eligibility Determination process during IEP meetings.
• ECATS Management & Compliance:
• Proficiently navigate and utilize ECATS for all student documentation, including IEP development, progress monitoring, and meeting invitations.
• Ensure all service logs and session notes are entered into ECATS in a timely manner to maintain 100% compliance with state reporting.
• Manage the Medicaid billing process within the ECATS platform for all eligible students to support school cost-recovery.
• Consultation & Collaboration:
• Train teachers and staff on how to support students with communication needs in the general education setting.
• Assist in the selection and implementation of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices for non-verbal students.

Core Competencies

• Data Integrity: A commitment to accurate, "audit-ready" record keeping within digital platforms.
• Clinical Empathy: A patient, encouraging approach with students who struggle to express themselves.
• Collaborative Spirit: Willingness to "push-in" to classrooms rather than always "pulling out" for isolated therapy.
• Self-Directed Management: Ability to manage a complex caseload and schedule across multiple grade levels (K-12).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Licensure: * Valid North Carolina Board of Examiners for SLP & Audiology license.
• NC Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Certification.
• Technical Skills: Must demonstrate proficiency in ECATS (or a high-level mastery of similar Special Education management software like EasyIEP/PCG with the ability to transition quickly).
• Experience: Previous experience in a North Carolina public or charter school setting is highly preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person