School Speech-Language Pathologist - NCSD

Agency

NC School for the Deaf

Division

NC School for the Deaf

Job Classification Title

School Speech-language Pathologist (NS)

Position Number

60039006

Grade

ED24

About Us

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Description of Work

This position will ensure quality student support services working within the Exceptional Children guidelines and the school's budgetary guidelines. This position will serve as a liaison between the NCSD professional department heads and other agencies. Will ensure compliance with students’ IEP transition plans and expected to strengthening student American Sign Language (ASL) skills as required by the school's Communication Policy. This position is responsible for leading the NCSD Student Admissions Team, working with LEAs in and outside of North Carolina. This position will provide their own speech services caseload determined by the student's IEP.

***Pursuant to House Bill 11, all employees, hired in classified (and certified) positions on or after July 1, 2024, are employed pursuant to Chapter 115C of the General Statutes. ***

About the North Carolina School for the Deaf:

The North Carolina School for the Deaf is a specialty school for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students, ages 3 (three) to 22 (twenty-two), with a catchment area encompassing the 46 westernmost counties in North Carolina. Established in 1894, the school provided significant milestones in deaf and blind education.

North Carolina School for the Deaf (NCSD) operates per the academic calendar, from August to May, with additional summer programming in June. Students are typically present on campus Sunday afternoons through Friday afternoons. In general, support services and administration operate year-round.

***This is a full time, 11-month position (off in July) that typically works Monday to Friday.***

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This position is responsible for:

• Providing direct speech-language services to a caseload of students in grades K–12, as determined by their IEPs. The role supports and promotes the development of students’ American Sign Language (ASL) skills, ensuring progress toward ASL competency in accordance with the school’s Communication Policy.
• Providing documented observations and evaluation data to the school principal and conducting regular meetings with support staff to ensure compliance with Exceptional Children guidelines across disciplines. Particular emphasis is placed on serving Deaf and hard of hearing students, as well as DeafPlus students (Deaf students with additional disabilities) in grades K–12.
• Ensuring delivery of quality student support services in alignment with budgetary guidelines.
• Serving as a liaison among NCSD professional department heads and coordinates with internal teams such as Mental Health, Student Health Center, Management Team, and Residential Life. Additionally, the role collaborates with external agencies, including Vocational Rehabilitation, RHA Mental Health, Physical Therapy providers, and other contracted services as needed.
• Ensuring compliance with students’ IEP transition plans and monitoring staff participation in required trainings, seminars, and professional development activities. The position also ensures that relevant information is effectively communicated to NCSD staff, students, and stakeholders.
• Serves as a member of the NCSD Student Admissions Team, working collaboratively with Local Education Agencies (LEAs) within and outside of North Carolina. The role ensures that admissions decisions are made in accordance with Exceptional Children guidelines and are centered on each student’s best interest.

Employee Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers the best comprehensive benefits for employees with little to no waiting period(s). 

*This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid community service leave, retirement, 401k, health, dental and vision insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator

Recruitment Salary Range $52,800 to $70,000 (Dependent on qualifying education and relevant experience.)

This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Supplemental Information:

NCSD uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject and not subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Pursuant to House Bill 11, all employees, hired in classified (and certified) positions on or after July 1, 2024, are employed pursuant to Chapter 115C
of the General Statutes.

Positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses.

Application Process
 Be sure to complete the application in its entirety and review BEFORE submission. Applications can only be submitted once.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

• The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. 

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Licensed by the Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologist. 

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Wendy Charlene Helmig

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]