Job Description & RequirementsSpeech Language Pathologist (SLP) - School - (SLP - School)
StartDate: 8/17/2026 Pay Rate: $1970.00 - $2030.00
AMN Healthcare is partnering with a well-respected school district in Newport News, VA to hire a highly motivated and passionate Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a contract position. The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will work closely with students, teachers, and parents to provide comprehensive speech and language services that support students academic and social development.Responsibilities for this role include conducting assessments and evaluations to identify speech, language, and communication disorders in students. The SLP will also develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) with goals for students with speech and language needs. Throughout the course of the school year they will provide direct therapy services to students in individual and group settings. They will monitor and document student progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary. The SLP will also provide training and resources to teachers and staff on effective strategies to integrate speech therapy goals into the classroom environment.
Required Qualifications
Speech/Language Pathologist, SchoolReferences: 1 Reference in entire work historyMasters Degree in Speech Language Pathology (SLP) or Related Field
State SLP License in State of Residence
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience working in a School Setting, Early Childhood, or Pediatrics
Strong Knowledge of Speech and Language Development, Assessment tools, and therapeutic techniques.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of educators, parents, and community members.
Ability to maintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with federal and state regulations
Facility LocationLocated in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Virginia, Newport News is truly an aquatic city, surrounded on almost all sides by bodies of water, including the Atlantic Ocean and the James River. Fans of aquatic sports then will find themselves with no shortage of recreational activities, from sailing to canoeing, fishing and swimming. The city's historic downtown is renowned for its preserved historic architecture and landmarks, including the Newport News Victory Arch. History buffs will want to check out the Mariner's Museum and the Virginia War Museum, both of which are well known for their collections. The Peninsula Fine Arts Center is a great option for the creative-minded, containing a rotating gallery of regional and national exhibits.
Job BenefitsAllied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:
- Competitive pay rates
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Competitive Housing Deal
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the CompanyAt AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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