School Speech Language Pathologist
Walterboro, South Carolina
Colleton County School District

Job Opportunity: Speech Language Pathologist (School)

Location: Walterboro, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 6 weeks (43 days ≈ 6 weeks)
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation

Job Summary

Seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for a travel contract position in a school setting. This role involves providing therapy and rehabilitation services to students.

Required Qualifications

• Valid South Carolina state license for Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
• ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) is required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC)
• Educational Services State Teaching Certificate or Credential as applicable
• Completion of SC Mandated Reporter Training (annual requirement)
• Compliance with South Carolina state-specific requirements including:

  • SC Sex Offender Registry Search
  • SC School Employee TB Form completed by a physician or NP within 1 year of hire (renewed if break in service for a full school year)
  • Annual TB Questionnaire
• Background checks including criminal background, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG within 1 year of start and updated annually
• NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP; verify if applicable)
• Fingerprinting is not required but a name-based criminal record search and National Sex Offender Registry check are mandatory

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; default to standard SLP requirements (typically minimum 1-2 years experience recommended)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Additional Requirements

• Completion of various accounting and administrative documents prior to start (e.g., W4, I9, Direct Deposit Authorization)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual update required)
• Educational Services FERPA agreement (annual update required)
• Skills Checklist 1 required for special education teachers and clinical staff as applicable
• Physical exam, drug testing, and immunizations (e.g., flu, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella) are only required if specified by the client

Important Notes

• Candidates may start with SC Teaching Credential pending if the application is fully submitted and internal approval is granted
• Fingerprint clearance attestation must be on file prior to start if fingerprinting is completed by the school
• TB testing must be done at approved clinics; LabCorp and Quest do not complete the SC School Employee TB form
• Drug testing is not routinely required unless specifically requested by the client

This position is ideal for licensed Speech Language Pathologists interested in a short-term travel contract in a school environment with comprehensive state-specific compliance requirements.