Agency

Dept of Public Instruction

Division

Deputy Chief Academic Office

Job Classification Title

School Speech-language Pathologist (NS)

Position Number

60039553

Grade

ED24

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education.

Description of Work

*This is an anticipated vacancy.
This position is expected to be available on July 1, 2026. *

The primary purpose of the position is to provide itinerant early intervention services to infants and toddlers eligible to receive special education and related services for hearing loss under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The position serves infants and toddlers ages birth to three years. The position is required to serve infants and toddlers in their homes, childcare settings, and/or other natural environments.

This position is remote-based, 12-months and requires up to 80% travel. This position requires access to reliable internet to conduct business using web-based platforms.

Job Responsibilities:

Collaborate and participate in Individualized Family Service Plan development with families and Early Intervention Service Coordinators and provide written progress reports.

Develop and implement developmentally appropriate instruction designed to meet the unique needs of each child and family in the natural environment. (i.e. in the child’s home, childcare, community setting, etc.)

Administer and interpret results of formal and informal language assessments. Provide assessment reports.

Maintain accurate records on services provided including service notes, Medicaid billing documentation and documentation of progress.

Collaborate with and provide consultation to other providers.

Provide consultative service to ELSSP teachers and professionals regarding administration and interpretation of assessment data, assessment report writing, language sampling and specific techniques for intervention.

Additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Valid Driver's License Required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $52,800.00 - $76,824.00

Management Preferences:

• Knowledge of Hearing loss and its implications for overall development.
• Knowledge of the development of spoken language and manual modes of communication with children who have a hearing loss.
• Knowledge of typical and atypical development and appropriate intervention strategies to maximize the child’s progress.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory.

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

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Office Information:

The Office of Exceptional Children provides general supervision, professional learning, and technical assistance to all local education agencies, including charter schools, state operated programs, the innovative school district, lab schools, and other state agencies and approved private agencies that provide special education to children and youth classified as disabled.  The Early Learning Sensory Support Program for Children with Hearing and Vision Impairments (ELSSP) within the SSAT section is a statewide early intervention program supporting infants and toddlers, their families, and the providers who work with them through the provision of direct instruction and consultation.

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.

Master’s Degree or beyond in Speech Language with or eligible to receive a license level of one of the following: M, S. AS, D, DS.

NCDPI Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology •ASHA Certification

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:

Tamara Lynn Cherry

Recruiter Email:

TAMARA.CHERRY@DPI.NC.GOV