Metro Nashville Public Schools

Pathologist Speech Language Assistive Tech Team (2025-2026) - (25004775)

Description

Pathologist Speech Language Assistive Tech Team

Job Code: 86499

Job Family/Function: 85 - Psychologists and Therapists\Therapists

FLSA: Exempt

Grade Ladder: MNPS Certificated Teacher

Pay Grade: MNPS.201_

Duration (days/year): 201

Locations(s): Support Hub

We Are Team MNPS

Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

The SLP AT collaborates with district Speech-Language Pathologists and IEP teams to ensure that students with disabilities have access to appropriate AT supports for functional communication. Additionally, they work to build capacity by offering professional development and educational resources to district and school staff.

What you will do

• Build capacity with district Speech-Language Pathologists, district-level team members and IEP teams by providing differentiated support for AAC assessment and implementation.
• Support existing equipment issued to students and diagnostic AAC equipment for SLPs. (technical issues: hardware/software; device replacement)
• Develop and provide AAC implementation and AAC assessment professional development and resources.
• Cross collaboration and direct support with AT, district level and IEP team members on complex cases.
• Collaborate with AT team members on creation of refinement ofAT processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with AT team members, related service providers and district level teams to develop training resources and professional development within and outside of the district.
• Knowledge on current AAC language systems, product update and related technologies.
• Model appropriate AAC instructional techniques for SLPs and team members.
• Review functional communication assessments and AAC evaluations and provide feedback.
• Assist teams in identifying universal or designed specific AT supports.
• Stay current on evidence-based practices for AAC assessment and intervention as defined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Support SLPs, EE coaches and school teams with IEP development for including AT in the PLEP, Services and goal development.
• AT Summer support: Provision of devices, support teams with AAC during summer programs Develop and update AAC PD, guidance documents, and process changes needed for the next school year.
• Support with completion of AT-AAC evaluations, Implementation and device management as needed for schools that do not have SLP coverage.
• Collaboration with DSI support staff for student/SLP designated AAC tablets/software.
• Coordinate with AT team, DSI, IT regarding district equipment tracking.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders.
• Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of communication disorders.
• Ability to manage student behaviors and provide recommendations to educators, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Education Qualifications

• Master's Degree of Speech Pathology, Communication Disorders, or related field Required

Experience Qualifications

• Extensive experience in evaluating individuals for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) needs and providing services that support the implementation of various assistive technology (AT) tools for communication Required

Licenses and Certifications

• TDOE Licensure Required
• SLP - Speech Language Practitioner National SLP Examination Passed Required
• ASHA-CCC certification Required

Equivalency

Starting At: $52,048.58

Salaries are determined by factors relevant to the position which may include education, experience, and other qualifications. Final compensation decisions are made at the discretion of MNPS in alignment with organizational policies and procedures. The stated salary range for certificated teaching positions is calculated based on 201 days and should be viewed as a reference. All provided salary ranges serve as a general guideline. More information on salaries and pay tables can be found here.

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Primary Location

: Nashville-Support Hub-Support Hub Building

Work Locations

:

Support Hub Building

Job

: Psychologists and Therapists

Job Schedule: Full-Time