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American Renaissance School  in Downtown Statesville, NC is now hiring a full time Speech-Language Pathologist for the 2025-2026 school year. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Speech and Language Pathologist

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Exceptional Children, 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, language, voice and fluency. Employee coordinates services with the student’s educational staff and family. The therapist is responsible for documentation for Medicaid billing for all eligible students. The employee reports to the principal/s at his/her school/s, if school based and to the Exceptional Children’s Preschool Handicapped Lead Teacher if center-based.

Essential Functions
Planning and Oversight
Collaborates to organize the school program, cooperates with others to accomplish its goals, coordinates program services with other student services and maintains records in accordance with established rules, regulations and ethical standards.

Screening, Testing, Diagnosing and Advising
Conducts screening and testing, obtains diagnostic information, analyzes information and makes recommendations regarding programs and services. The speech-language specialist can supervise speech-language assistants and clinical fellows working on ASHA certification.

Developing Individual Education Programs
Develops individual education plans for each speech-language eligible child in collaboration with the classroom teacher, parent, LEA representative and other pertinent professionals.

Managing and Conducting Therapy
Plans therapy and uses appropriate diagnostic tools and therapy techniques to support the curriculum. The employee manages time, facilities and resources to facilitate delivery of services. The employee promotes effective interpersonal relations and engages in continuing professional growth.

Liaison
Provides consultation, seeks assistance of others, uses related research and makes recommendations
and referrals for the implementation of services.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other administrators as designated by the Director.
Note:The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. 

Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. 

  Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
-  Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs.
-  Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
-  Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
-  Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
-  Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
-  Ability to organize and coordinate work.
-  Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
-  Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
-  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. 

  Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
-  Works in standard office and school building environments. 

Qualifications Profile/Education:
Certification/License:
-  Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
-  Must have a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Preferred to have a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. Must have a G License from the NC Department of Public Instruction. May have a license from the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists