School-Based Speech Language Pathologist
Laurens, South Carolina
Laurens 55 School District

Job Opportunity: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Travel/Contract

Location: Laurens, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Description

• In-person Speech Language Pathologist position at an elementary school.
• Option for one day of virtual work per week.
• Caseload of approximately 40 students.

Required Qualifications

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

  • SC School Employee TB Form completed by a physician or NP within 1 year of hire.
  • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray documentation as per state mandate.
  • Annual completion of Aya’s TB Questionnaire.
  • South Carolina Sex Offender Registry Search.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathology.
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume entry to mid-level experience acceptable.
• No prior travel experience required.

Additional Requirements

• Criminal background check within 1 year of start, including multiple searches (SS Trace, Federal, Nationwide, County, Sex Offender, SC Statewide).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 1 year of start.
• Various accounting and employment documents required (W4, I9, Direct Deposit Authorization, Emergency Contact Form, Arbitration Agreement, etc.).
• Fingerprinting is not required but a name-based criminal record search and National Sex Offender Registry check are mandatory.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual update required).
• FERPA agreement signed (annual update required).
• Drug testing is not required unless specifically requested by the client.
• Competency exams are not required unless requested by the school.

Caseload and Work Environment

• Caseload of about 40 students.
• Primarily in-person work with flexibility for one virtual day.

Summary

This is a travel/contract Speech Language Pathologist role in a South Carolina elementary school with a 13-week contract. The position requires appropriate licensure, ASHA certification, and compliance with state-specific health and background checks. No prior travel experience is required. The role involves managing a caseload of approximately 40 students with mostly in-person duties and some virtual flexibility.