Specifications include, but are not limited to: • SLP’s must meet the state minimum requirement for “qualified” Speech Language Pathologist (i.e. Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology and GA license). • SLP’s must provide a copy of certification upon request. • GCPS requires that agencies check previous employer/professional references for candidates and provide a copy of at least 2 of those references at the candidate presentation. • GCPS requires contractors to complete the onboarding process through HR which includes background, paperwork, and fingerprints prior to start. • GCPS reserves the right to secure services from other agencies. • Overtime must be preapproved by the district program coordinator. • Each agency contracting five (5) or more therapists with GCPS are required to provide at least one appropriate in-state continuing education opportunity for all therapists serving GCPS students. • Other professional development or other dues are the responsibility of the therapist or agency. • GCPS reserves the right to discontinue an agreement with a given therapist/agency with a 30 day notice. • Time sheets must be approved by a local school administrator for time worked in that location. • Therapists are expected to work school hours. Flexibility of work hours is not allowed unless hours are a GCPS business requirement. • The working hours will vary according to the specific school, but in general High School hours are 7:00am - 3:00pm; Middle School hours are 8:30am - 4:30pm; and Elementary School or Pre-K are 7:30am - 3:30pm. • Therapists are expected to work 40 hours per week unless otherwise noted. If more than 40 hours is needed, prior approval by the district coordinator is required. • Caseloads for therapists typically range up to 55. • In person Therapists are assigned to a maximum of two school locations. • Teletherapist may be assigned up to a maximum of three school locations. • A 30 day cancellation notice is required for ongoing assignments. Agency is required to provide a suitable replacement or notify GCPS within 5 days of notice if no replacement is available. • After 1 consecutive year of successful placement with GCPS, the therapists will be allowed to apply for direct employment with GCPS without a non-compete penalty.