Speech Therapist - 26/27 SY

*By applying to this position, your application will be considered part of our applicant pool for the 2026-2027 School Year. As site-specific, position-specific openings arise leading up to the new school year, you may be contacted and invited to apply for opportunities that align with your qualifications and experience. We also encourage you to set up notifications to receive email alerts from SchoolSpring when site-specific positions are posted. With this initial application, your criteria is saved with SchoolSpring, making it faster and easier to apply for specific openings as they become available. Advertised salaries are reflective of the 2025-2026 School Year and will be updated after 2026-2027 School Year budget approval.*

The School Speech Therapist or Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) assesses, diagnoses, and treats a variety of speech and language disorders to help students develop strong communication skills. The School Speech Therapist collaborates with teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure a supportive learning environment for all students.

Essential Job Functions:

• Implement screening and/or referral procedures to identify students needing speech/language assessment.
• Assess and identify students with deficits in communication skills.
• Administer individual speech-language assessments and probes to evaluate communication skills.
• Consult with parents and school staff regarding students’ communication skills.
• Participate in meetings with school staff to discuss student needs
• Develop appropriate individualized education programs (IEPs) for students requiring speech/language services.
• Collaborate with school teams for scheduling services.
• Provide speech/language services in accordance with the IEP following evidence-based practice.
• Collect and maintain records of student data related to performance and progress on goals.
• Complete online documentation of services that align with Medicaid requirements.
• Assist with purchase order requests for and management of speech/language supplies and materials.
• Conduct in-service professional development to teachers and school staff members on topics related to communication skills.
• Assist teachers and staff with integrating needed speech/language skills in the classroom.
• Supervise speech/language assistant(s) or paraeducator(s). 

Click here to read the full Job Description for this role.

Education and Experience:

Required

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
• Current (valid, not expired) licensure to practice Speech-Language Pathology issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia

About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary, monthly PTO accrual, robust healthcare benefit plans, enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match, FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and employer paid Life Insurance.

To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/.

Employment Terms: Employment may be offered as a 10-Month (200 Day), 10.5-Month (210 Day), 11-Month (220 Day) -OR- 12-Month (240 Day) contract, at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated annually. This position also includes a stipend of $2890.  Additional compensation awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees. 

Benefits Eligibility:

Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team.

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Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.