Speech-Language Therapy Services

The Johnston County Public Schools is seeking proposals for speech-language therapy services to provide direct speech and/or supplemental aids and services to special education students. The selected vendor will be required to provide services in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Guidelines for Speech-Language Pathology Services in Schools. The vendor must have North Carolina state licensing as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) or Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) and must be certified/registered in North Carolina. Some key requirements include: • Providing speech-language services based on individual student’s evaluation results and planned intervention goals • Completing state and county required paperwork and procedures, including filing for Medicaid reimbursement • Developing and contributing information for use in IEPs and IEP goals • Attending IEP meetings as needed • Providing consultation and training to other staff members working with students • Verifying the licensing and credentials of each service provider assigned to work with JCPS The contract will commence on July 1, 2026, and extend for a period of one year, with the option for renewal.