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26-27 KGES Speech Language Pathologist

Young World Physical Education, King George, VA, United States


King George County Schools – King George Elementary School, King George, Virginia. Open in Google Maps

Starting Date:

Aug 3, 2026

Job Description
The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, assists in identification of, and treats students with speech, language, voice, or fluency disorders to facilitate the development of communication in relation to their educational programming.

Responsibilities

Evaluates students referred with speech and/or language concerns to determine area(s) of involvement and degree of severity

Follows the timelines and completes the appropriate paperwork for determining students’ eligibility for special education services under the federal disability category of Speech Language Impairment (SLI) or the need for speech/language therapy as a Related Service

Develops and proposes appropriate Individualized Education Plans for identified students to the team and implements the plan according to state and local regulations

Provides speech and/or language therapy according to the needs of the students and the state and local guidelines

Consults with teachers regarding the students who have been found eligible for special education services under the federal disability category of SLI or who receive speech/language therapy as a Related Service

Enter therapy notes into the Medicaid system for reimbursement to the school division, as appropriate

Screens students in the school division for speech/language concerns per Virginia requirements

Works as part of an interdisciplinary team for students who have multiple disabilities; this could include the consultation when the team needs guidance with facilitating language in the classroom, developing and/or training for the use of an augmentative or alternative communication system, or developing and implementing a feeding program, as appropriate

Develops or recommends home activities and consults with parents, as necessary

Observes classrooms, as requested, to provide suggestions for addressing classroom-based speech/language concerns or concepts

Presents professional development opportunities for school faculty, as warranted

Provides information or reports to the Office of Special Education, as requested

Performs related duties as required or assigned

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree

Virginia license through the Virginia Department of Health Professions (VaDHP), Board of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP)

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC‑SLP) through the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (ASHA)

Salary Information
2026‑2027 Proposed Salary Range: $57,715 - $122,509

Master’s: +7% of base salary

BA + 15: $750

Teacher National Board Certification: $2,000

Doctorate: $2,000

Note: Salary steps do not necessarily equate with years of experience. Credit on the teacher salary scale will be awarded for full‑time teaching experience in a public or accredited private school. Other relevant experience may be given consideration.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

Employees are required to use hands to handle, feel, or reach objects, materials, and/or controls

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Regular contact with students, other staff, parents, medical professionals, and other community members may be required

The employee must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality

Job responsibilities may include both inside and outside duties

Sitting, standing, and walking may be required for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching may be needed to perform some duties

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus

Hearing and speaking are required for the exchange of information

Use of computer or other device screens is necessary

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines

This job may involve moving students from wheelchairs, occasional lifting of up to 70 pounds or the use of a Hoyer lift

Additional Information
This is a 10‑month/200 day position.

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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