Classification Title:  Speech Therapist

Salary Schedule:  SDPC Teacher Salary Schedule plus $5,000

Days/Hours:  190 Days/7.5 Hours per day

This pool is for anticipated positions in the 2020-21 School Year.

Position Requires Current South Carolina Certification in Speech Correction

Purpose Statement: 

To provide quality services for the maximum intervention of speech/language disabilities. 

Responsibility and Authority

The Speech Therapist will report to the assigned school’s Principal and the Director of Special Services.  They will have the responsibility to accomplish assigned duties within district policies, state laws and regulations, and federal laws and regulations as related to the school’s purpose, classroom function, and contact with students and parents.  

Supervisor(s):    Director of Special Services and School Principal

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Screens, evaluates, and diagnoses speech/language disorders and determines student eligibility for enrollment in the speech/language program.
• Develops goals, objectives, methods, and materials to assist students in achieving their highest potential.
• Provides speech/language services in full compliance with district, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintains student records in compliance with district, state, and federal regulations.
• Consults with principals, clinicians, teachers, parents, and other agencies as needed.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competency.
• Attends school and district staff meetings and serves on committees as required.
• Participates in staff development programs.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and the Director of Special Services

Minimum Education and Training

Position Requires Current South Carolina Certification in Speech Correction

All candidates must be able to pass an extensive background investigation before being hired.

The School District of Pickens County does not discriminate for reasons of age, race, sex, handicap, national origin, or religion in its communications with students, employees, the community, applicants for employment, events, or for access to its services.