ITINERANT SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST Kindergarten START Program - 2026-2027

ITINERANT SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST Kindergarten START Program - 2026-2027 JobID: 25072

Position Type:

Student Support Services

Date Posted:

4/27/2026

Location:

Dunbar Primary

Closing Date:

05/01/2026

County:

  Kanawha County Public Schools  Additional Information: Show/Hide

POSITION: ITINERANT SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Kindergarten START Therapeutic Intervention Program & SLP School Service Provider

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal

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 Kindergarten START Therapeutic Intervention Program and deliver/case manage the SLP services needs at the assigned school for exceptional students.

GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

An employee working for Kanawha County Schools is expected to comply with all the Kanawha County Schools Policies and Procedures, including maintaining regular attendance and completing all required training. Employees are required to follow all safety rules to maintain a safe workplace.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Job Duties.

• Provides continuous support to the two Kindergarten START Therapeutic Intervention Program classrooms
• Collaborates with the Kindergarten START 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 Kindergarten START 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 START 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 START support team.
• Develops and prepares materials and equipment to be used in delivering therapy and supporting the Kindergarten START Program classroom needs.
• Provides individual and group therapy for both START 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 Casemanager and service provider duties for all required paperwork
• Follows WVDE Policy 2419 requirements
• Other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. However, accommodations as provided below may be provided to help you perform essential job duties.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment and use repetitive motions. While performing duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor setting for recess and field trip activities.

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

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