Speech Language Pathologist (2 Vacancies) (2026-2027 School Year) JobID: 2853
Position Type:
Special Education/Speech and Language Pathologist
Date Posted:
4/20/2026
Location:
Dept - Special Education
Closing Date:
Until Position is Filled
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Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist Exemption Status: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Special Education Pay Grade: 05
Works with: Staff/Students Days: 187
Dept./School: Special Services Department
Primary Purpose:
The primary purpose of a Speech Therapist is to assess, diagnose, treat, and help communication and swallowing disorders in students under the direction of the Director of Special Education.
Prerequisites:
- Master's Degree;
- Speech Language Pathologist License; and
- Supervised clinical experience.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Conducts full and individual evaluations as part of the multi-disciplinary evaluation Team, of students referred for special education placement
- Prepares evaluation reports using district approved format.
- Maintains a list of students requiring three year reevaluation and completes all assessments within the required timeline.
- Create and carry out an individualized treatment plan.
- Teach students how to make sounds and improve their voices.
- Counsel students and families on how to cope with communication disorders.
- Meet and confer with teachers about methods and techniques for dealing with disorders and modifying education programs for speech/language/hearing problems.
- Make appropriate referral if student's performance indicates the need for a more restrictive environment.
- Arrange for necessary materials and equipment for speech therapy activities.
- Attend district meeting and required workshops.
- Provide written report for parents and applicable personnel after assessment is completed.
- Participates as required members of the Admission Review Dismissal Committee; to assist with
interpretations of assessment data, development of Individual Education Plan (IEP).
- Compiles, reviews, and interprets new information received from other districts/professional agencies.
- Maintains confidentiality of all student information.
- Demonstrate awareness of school/community needs; initiate activities to meet those needs.
- Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in the identification and understanding of students with special needs/disabilities.
- Assist classroom teachers with the implementation of the IEP by providing best practices and strategies.
- Consult with parents concerning educational needs of students with special needs/disabilities.
- Participates in the district school health and related services program
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law; State Board of Education rules, local school
board policy in areas of evaluation, placement, and planning for special education services.
- Manage caseload and assignments so as to meet compliance timelines for evaluations, ARD/IEP committee meetings, and serivice students.
- Collect and organize relevant assessment data from student's cumulative folder, classroom teacher(s), campus administrator(s), parents, and outside resource personnel
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents for billing of SHARS
- May provide clinical supervision to intern or trainee
- Maintains confidentiality of all student information.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress