Speech and Language Pathologist

Position Type:

BCPS Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted:

2/19/2026

Location:

Buckingham County Public Schools

(High-Needs School)

BUCKINGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY FORM

TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist

LOCATION: Division Wide

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited institution

Active Virginia SLP license

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Special Education

SUPERVISES: N/A

SUMMARY

The Speech Language Pathologist assists in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. In order to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students, the Speech Language Pathologist must work closely with the staff and administration of the school district.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TYPICAL TASKS

Screen, assess, diagnose, and treat school-age children with speech, language, and communication disorders.

Maintain compliance of federal and state regulations regarding referrals, eligibility, Individualized Education Program (IEP) development and implementation.

Establish a positive therapeutic environment to respond to individual needs of students while collaborating with family/caregivers and professionals from other disciplines.

Serve as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement.

Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments.

Maintain regular data collection, progress monitoring/reporting, and thorough ongoing records for the individual student receiving therapy or other school-provided speech services.

Assume primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Candidate must be knowledgeable of best practice in speech language pathology and special education of students with disabilities ages 2-21. Knowledge of special education laws and regulations is required. Candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to function effectively as a team member in determining appropriate services for the children through such meetings as Eligibility, IEP, etc.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and possess or be eligible to acquire appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) for position as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must be skilled in the use of standard office software. Must be able to provide own transportation to school-related functions, community agencies, and schools throughout the division. Occasional contact with medical professionals may be required. Demonstrated qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, staff, administrators, and parents are required. Must possess good moral character.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Positions that are itinerant will involve frequent traveling between schools.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

10 month contract; Salary range based on experience.

EVALUATION

The Supervisor of Special Education will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.