Exceptional Education Speech Language Therapist
Our Vision
Metro Nashville Public Schools will be established as the premier large school district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known.
Our Mission
We deliver a great public education to every student, every day.
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Qualifications |
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular and reliable attendance is an expectation of the job. |
EducationEducation LevelEducation DetailsRequired/
| Master's Degree | In the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology |
| Tennessee Department of Education Teacher’s License (Practitioner/Professional School Services Provider) |
Essential FunctionsEssential Function
| Plans and provides evidence-based interventions appropriate for individual students and groups of students and adjusts intervention strategies based upon student performance and best practices in the field of speech pathology. |
| Develops and implements appropriate IEPs based on students’ strengths & needs. |
| Administers formal and informal assessments. Observes students in educational environments and selects appropriate assessments based on individual student needs. Administers tests according to acceptable procedures and demonstrates knowledge and use of TN DOE eligibility criteria. |
| Completes all required procedural documentation for students (to include but not limited to assessment reports, therapy data collection, IEPs, re-evaluation documents, progress reporting, and Medicaid documentation). |
| Collaborates/consults with all stakeholders (to include by not limited to general education teachers, exceptional education teachers, psychologists, occupational therapists, vision teachers, school counselors, etc.) in the management of speech-language disorders as they relate to literacy, communication skills, and their impact on learning. Provides coaching and trainings to stakeholders when appropriate. |
| Analyzes and interprets information to make recommendations regarding the need and intensity level for speech-language services. |
| Serves on student support teams when appropriate and make recommendations for speech and language interventions. If needed, conducts speech, language and hearing screenings. |
| Develops and maintains scheduling for the following: speech and language therapy and instructional services, IEP and eligibility meetings, assessments, collaboration and planning with stakeholders. |
| Communication & listening skills, analytical skills, effective interpersonal skills, flexibility and organization |
| • | Punctuality and consistent presence are essential to maintaining a productive and collaborative work environment. Regular in-person attendance is a fundamental expectation of this position. | |
| • | Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. | |
| • | Complies with all laws, regulations, policies and standards. |
Physical Demands/Working Conditions |
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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. |
| Notes: N/A - Not Applicable. Rarely - The physical demand or working condition is required on an occasional basis and the intensity is light. Occasionally - The physical demand or working condition is required sometimes, and the intensity is moderate. Frequently - The physical demand or working condition is required often, and the intensity is moderate to heavy. Constantly - The physical demand or working condition is required continuously, and the intensity is heavy. Weight - The weight refers to the amount of force required to lift, carry, push, pull, or hold objects. |
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| Job Title: | Exceptional Education Speech Language Therapist |
| Job Code: | 8502001 |
| Job Family: | 85 – Psychologists and Therapists |
| Sub-Family: | Therapists |
| Job Family SOC Code: | 29-1000 |
| Sub-Family SOC Code: | 29-1120 |
| FLSA Classification: | Exempt |
| Grade Ladder: | MNPS Certificated Teacher |
| Pay Grade: | MNPS.201_ |
| Duration (Days): | 201 |
| Locations Type: | School-Based |
| Approved Date: | 1/1/1900 12:00:00 AM |
| Date Last Edited: | 2/13/2026 9:45:27 AM |
| Is Approved: | ☒ |
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