Employment Opportunities

Job Title: Speech / Language Pathologist

Location: TBD

Job Responsibilities: 

• Assesses students' communication skills (e.g., articulation, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language, etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility, and developing recommendations for treatment.  • Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g., parents, teachers, physicians, administration, maintenance personnel, team members, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.  • Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g., testing/screening, IEPs, parent conferences, pre-referral staffing, etc.) for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans.  • Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements.  • Interprets medical reports within the scope of Speech/Language Pathologist’s experience and goals for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate.  • Maintains files and/or records (e.g., progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, required documentation, quarterly reports, screening results, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.  • Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g., training, IEPs, team meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.  • Provides speech and language therapy to students for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of speech and language disorders on student success.  • Researches resources and methods (e.g., intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students' needs.  • Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents, teachers, staff, students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or referral as appropriate. 

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

Hours: 7:30-3:30

Contract Period:  2024-2025 School Year

Starting Date:   July 2024

Salary: HCSS Pay Schedule

Application Period:  Until filled

Application Process:

Current Employees: A written letter of application 

All others: A Hickman County School System Employment Application

All Applications should be mailed to: 

Hickman County  Board of Education

Shelda Qualls,

115 Murphree Ave

Centerville,TN 37033

For more Information Contact:  

SheldaQualls  

shelda.qualls@hickmank12.org 

931-729-3391