ITINERANT SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST Pre K Bridge Program 2026-2027
Kanawha County Public Schools, Creed, WV, United States
ITINERANT SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST Pre K Bridge Program 2026-2027 JobID: 25073
Position Type: Student Support Services
Date Posted: 4/27/2026
Location: Elk Center Elementary
Closing Date: 05/01/2026
POSITION
Itinerant Speech Language Pathologist
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
EMPLOYMENT TERM
Minimum 200 days annually.
SALARY
Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with Kanawha County Teach Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level.
EVALUATION
Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and KCS G48A.
JOB SUMMARY
The person assigned to Itinerant Speech Language Pathologist in this capacity is to provide integrated speech, language and communication classroom supports for effective implementation of the PreK BRIDGE Therapeutic Intervention Program and deliver/case manage the SLP services needs at the assigned school for exceptional students.
GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides continuous support to the two PreK BRIDGE Therapeutic Intervention Program classrooms.
Collaborates with the PreK BRIDGE program staff to ensure appropriate communication and language needs of the students are met.
Ensures continuous monitoring and support of student's needs and progress of speech, language and communication needs of all students in the PreK BRIDGE Therapeutic Intervention Program.
Evaluates students specifying appropriate therapy in a timely manner.
Provides speech and language services at the assigned school location as specified in the Individual Education Program or 504 Plans.
Serves as Medicaid provider to refer and deliver services for speech/language therapy and any other services required by Medicaid procedure.
Participates in PreK BRIDGE program meetings, as well as MDET, Eligibility and IEP Committee Meetings.
Participates in the development of the Individualized Education Program.
Develops and participates in trans-disciplinary therapy, between related service providers and conducts training and modeling with educators, special educators and/or aide in building for continuity/repetition.
Develops therapy schedule with the building administrator and PreK BRIDGE support team.
Develops and prepares materials and equipment to be used in delivering therapy and supporting the PreK BRIDGE Program classroom needs.
Provides individual and group therapy for both PreK BRIDGE programs and exceptional students.
Formulates individual therapy plans when appropriate.
Assists the OT, ABA Specialist, and teachers in modifying activities to promote the student's speech and language development and participation in various activities.
Assists classroom personnel with activities of social skills and functional communication.
Knowledge and ability to provide service delivery in school setting.
Knowledge of IEP development, documentation, Medicaid billing and progress notes.
Provide supervision for SLPA (if applicable).
Maintains SLP Case manager and service provider duties for all required paperwork.
Follows WVDE Policy 2419 requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in applicable Speech Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
WVDE Professional Student Support Certificate.
3 years of clinical experience preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Position Type: Student Support Services
Date Posted: 4/27/2026
Location: Elk Center Elementary
Closing Date: 05/01/2026
POSITION
Itinerant Speech Language Pathologist
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
EMPLOYMENT TERM
Minimum 200 days annually.
SALARY
Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with Kanawha County Teach Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level.
EVALUATION
Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and KCS G48A.
JOB SUMMARY
The person assigned to Itinerant Speech Language Pathologist in this capacity is to provide integrated speech, language and communication classroom supports for effective implementation of the PreK BRIDGE Therapeutic Intervention Program and deliver/case manage the SLP services needs at the assigned school for exceptional students.
GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides continuous support to the two PreK BRIDGE Therapeutic Intervention Program classrooms.
Collaborates with the PreK BRIDGE program staff to ensure appropriate communication and language needs of the students are met.
Ensures continuous monitoring and support of student's needs and progress of speech, language and communication needs of all students in the PreK BRIDGE Therapeutic Intervention Program.
Evaluates students specifying appropriate therapy in a timely manner.
Provides speech and language services at the assigned school location as specified in the Individual Education Program or 504 Plans.
Serves as Medicaid provider to refer and deliver services for speech/language therapy and any other services required by Medicaid procedure.
Participates in PreK BRIDGE program meetings, as well as MDET, Eligibility and IEP Committee Meetings.
Participates in the development of the Individualized Education Program.
Develops and participates in trans-disciplinary therapy, between related service providers and conducts training and modeling with educators, special educators and/or aide in building for continuity/repetition.
Develops therapy schedule with the building administrator and PreK BRIDGE support team.
Develops and prepares materials and equipment to be used in delivering therapy and supporting the PreK BRIDGE Program classroom needs.
Provides individual and group therapy for both PreK BRIDGE programs and exceptional students.
Formulates individual therapy plans when appropriate.
Assists the OT, ABA Specialist, and teachers in modifying activities to promote the student's speech and language development and participation in various activities.
Assists classroom personnel with activities of social skills and functional communication.
Knowledge and ability to provide service delivery in school setting.
Knowledge of IEP development, documentation, Medicaid billing and progress notes.
Provide supervision for SLPA (if applicable).
Maintains SLP Case manager and service provider duties for all required paperwork.
Follows WVDE Policy 2419 requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in applicable Speech Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
WVDE Professional Student Support Certificate.
3 years of clinical experience preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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