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Gwinnett County Public Schools hires Speech Language Pathologists to serve students across one of Georgia's largest districts, and the district has a clear track record of sponsoring H-1B visas for qualified SLP candidates. If you hold the right credentials and licensure, this is a district worth targeting.
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Position Type:
Teachers/Speech and Language Pathologist
Date Posted:
4/15/2026
Location:
Moore Middle
Date Available:
07/27/2026
Job Code:
Speech and Language Pathologist - 060085
Standard Hours:
40
Department:
Special Education - 101200
Empl Class:
NA
Minimum Salary:
$65,276.00/Annually
Maximum Salary:
$113,000.00/Annually
Scheduled Days:
190
Target Openings:
1
License and Certification Qualifications:
- Georgia Speech-Language Pathology license and/or teaching certificate and a valid Georgia driver's license Required
Education Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology Required
Experience Qualifications:
- Professional work experience in speech/language Preferred
Skills Qualifications:
- Thorough knowledge of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) due process requirements.
- Thorough knowledge and skills in conducting/interpreting comprehensive speech/language evaluations.
- Thorough knowledge and skills in providing speech/language therapy services.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and parents regarding speech-language disorders.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members to plan and deliver speech-language services to children.
- Ability to create and deliver staff development.
- Ability to project and generate positive attitudes.
Primary Responsibilities:
Screen, evaluate, and provide speech-language therapy for students with identified speech-language impairments.
- Identify students with educationally significant speech/language disorders.
- Participate in Response to Intervention (RTI) for students suspected of having a language disorder.
- Receive referrals from the Student Support Team (SST) following the RTI process (initiated by staff, parents, or student).
- Complete comprehensive evaluation of all referred students.
- Complete all needed due process paperwork associated with placement of students into speech-language therapy services and maintenance of students already identified.
- Provide appropriate and effective speech-language intervention to identified students in all areas of speech-language disorders such as articulation, language, fluency, and voice.
- Communicate effectively with other school level professionals to provide the most appropriate program for identified students.
- Communicate effectively with parents regarding student's disabilities and progress.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, negotiate stairs, climb ladders, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear, manipulate tools and small items with hands, and lift and transport up to 50 pounds over short distances. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. The employee may be subjected to a wide range of ambient temperature and humidity conditions while working on equipment under varying conditions including overhead work and work in confined spaces. Potential hazards of this position include working with electricity, working with heat and noise producing machinery and equipment, working on elevated equipment using ladders or other lifting devices, and use of chemicals and solvents. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with specific disabilities.

Position Type:
Teachers/Speech and Language Pathologist
Date Posted:
4/15/2026
Location:
Moore Middle
Date Available:
07/27/2026
Job Code:
Speech and Language Pathologist - 060085
Standard Hours:
40
Department:
Special Education - 101200
Empl Class:
NA
Minimum Salary:
$65,276.00/Annually
Maximum Salary:
$113,000.00/Annually
Scheduled Days:
190
Target Openings:
1
License and Certification Qualifications:
- Georgia Speech-Language Pathology license and/or teaching certificate and a valid Georgia driver's license Required
Education Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology Required
Experience Qualifications:
- Professional work experience in speech/language Preferred
Skills Qualifications:
- Thorough knowledge of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) due process requirements.
- Thorough knowledge and skills in conducting/interpreting comprehensive speech/language evaluations.
- Thorough knowledge and skills in providing speech/language therapy services.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and parents regarding speech-language disorders.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members to plan and deliver speech-language services to children.
- Ability to create and deliver staff development.
- Ability to project and generate positive attitudes.
Primary Responsibilities:
Screen, evaluate, and provide speech-language therapy for students with identified speech-language impairments.
- Identify students with educationally significant speech/language disorders.
- Participate in Response to Intervention (RTI) for students suspected of having a language disorder.
- Receive referrals from the Student Support Team (SST) following the RTI process (initiated by staff, parents, or student).
- Complete comprehensive evaluation of all referred students.
- Complete all needed due process paperwork associated with placement of students into speech-language therapy services and maintenance of students already identified.
- Provide appropriate and effective speech-language intervention to identified students in all areas of speech-language disorders such as articulation, language, fluency, and voice.
- Communicate effectively with other school level professionals to provide the most appropriate program for identified students.
- Communicate effectively with parents regarding student's disabilities and progress.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, negotiate stairs, climb ladders, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear, manipulate tools and small items with hands, and lift and transport up to 50 pounds over short distances. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. The employee may be subjected to a wide range of ambient temperature and humidity conditions while working on equipment under varying conditions including overhead work and work in confined spaces. Potential hazards of this position include working with electricity, working with heat and noise producing machinery and equipment, working on elevated equipment using ladders or other lifting devices, and use of chemicals and solvents. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with specific disabilities.
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Obtain your Georgia SLP license early
Georgia requires a state-issued license before you can practice as an SLP in a public school. Start the application with the Georgia Secretary of State's Professional Licensing Boards well before any offer, since processing can take weeks and GCPS can't file an H-1B petition without it.
Target GCPS during their annual hiring cycle
Gwinnett County Public Schools typically recruits SLPs in late winter and spring for the following school year. Applying between February and April puts you in front of hiring managers before positions are filled and leaves enough runway for H-1B filing before the October 1 start date.
Clarify H-1B filing responsibility before accepting
School districts handle H-1B sponsorship through their HR or legal teams, not a dedicated immigration department. Before signing any offer, confirm in writing whether GCPS covers USCIS filing fees and whether they use premium processing, which shortens adjudication to 15 business days.
Align your degree to specialty occupation requirements
H-1B approval for SLP roles hinges on demonstrating specialty occupation status. A master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is the standard credential USCIS expects. Make sure your foreign degree evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator explicitly maps your coursework to a U.S. master's equivalent.
Browse verified GCPS SLP openings on Migrate Mate
Finding SLP openings at visa-sponsoring school districts takes more than a general job board search. Use Migrate Mate to filter for Gwinnett County Public Schools roles that have confirmed H-1B sponsorship history, so you're applying where your visa situation is already understood.
Prepare your ASHA certification before your interview
Gwinnett County Public Schools expects SLP candidates to hold or be on track for the Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA. Having your CCC in hand, or a documented completion timeline, removes a common objection HR raises when evaluating whether to commit to H-1B sponsorship.
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Does Gwinnett County Public Schools sponsor H-1B visas for Speech Language Pathologists?
Yes, Gwinnett County Public Schools sponsors H-1B visas for Speech Language Pathologists. GCPS has an active and consistent pattern of filing H-1B petitions for SLP roles, which qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards given the master's-level degree requirement. Your eligibility depends on holding the right credentials, Georgia state licensure, and receiving a formal offer.
How do I apply for Speech Language Pathology jobs at Gwinnett County Public Schools?
Applications go through the Gwinnett County Public Schools online careers portal, where SLP positions are listed under instructional or student services roles. You'll need to create a candidate profile, upload your resume, and attach credential documentation including your Georgia SLP license and ASHA certification. Migrate Mate also lists open GCPS SLP roles filtered by visa sponsorship, which can simplify your search.
Which visa types does Gwinnett County Public Schools use for Speech Language Pathology roles?
The H-1B is the primary visa category GCPS uses to sponsor SLPs. Because SLP positions require a master's degree in a specific field, they meet the USCIS specialty occupation standard that H-1B requires. Some international SLPs also explore the TN visa if they're Canadian or Mexican nationals, though that category is self-petitioned and does not require employer sponsorship in the same way.
What qualifications does Gwinnett County Public Schools expect for Speech Language Pathologist roles?
GCPS expects a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP), and an active Georgia state SLP license. School-based experience working with pediatric populations is a strong differentiator. For international candidates, a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency is required to confirm your degree meets U.S. equivalency standards before GCPS can proceed with an H-1B filing.
How long does the H-1B process take when sponsored by a school district like GCPS?
Standard H-1B adjudication by USCIS currently runs several months, which is why timing your offer with GCPS's spring hiring cycle matters. H-1B petitions for school districts typically target an October 1 start date, aligned with the federal fiscal year. If GCPS opts for premium processing, USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days. Build your timeline around an April or May offer to leave enough filing runway.
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