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Jackson County School District lists this Speech Language Pathologist opportunity in vancleave, Mississippi. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type:
SPED/Speech and Language Pathologist
Date Posted:
6/11/2026
Location:
Jackson County School District
Qualifications:
Hold a Masters' Degree in Speech Language Pathology
Valid Mississippi Department of Education License
Valid ASHA Certification
Valid Driver's License
Reports to:
Director of Special Education
Duties: Conducts assessments in collaboration with others to help identify students with communication disorders, consistent with evidence-based practices.
Administers in-depth initial and re-evaluation assessments to include interpreting assessment data and preparing accurate reports, using appropriate diagnostic instruments in all areas with the scope of practice of a speech language pathologist to determine eligibility within federally regulated timelines.
Provides speech therapy, including monitoring progress towards IEP goals and objectives, addressing students' individual educational objectives in the areas of articulation, receptive and expressive language, fluency, voice and dysphagia.
Keeps abreast of new developments in the field of speech and language intervention techniques for children and adolescents.
Recommends assistive technology for communication.
Participate in IEP meetings, MET meetings and ART review meetings for entrance or exit of Special Education.
Maintains state licensure by acquiring CEUs as regulated by licensing board per MDE.
Maintains inventory and maintenance of speech therapy materials to include AAC devices.
Upholds and supports goals and objectives of the school district and follows district policies.
Demonstrates the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to district operations.
Participates and consults with district staff and parents of students to meet goals per the IEP.
Terms of Employment:
187 days per year in accordance with Policy GGBC.
187 days per year + $2,500 supplement for Lead Speech Language Pathologist
Evaluation:
Performance for this position shall be evaluated annually, by the Director of Special Education, in accordance with provisions of the Board's policies on evaluation. Additionally, State approved evaluation as applicable.
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