Speech Language Pathologist

Position Information Position: Speech Language Pathologist Work Schedule: Full-time, 186 duty days, elementary and middle school split position Start Date: August 31, 2026 (New teacher professional development is required from August 17-19.) Pay: Steps and lanes are in accordance with the teacher labor agreement Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance and other benefits as outlined in teacher summary of benefits Required Qualifications Appropriate MN teaching license as a Speech Language Pathologist Masters degree or equivalent Experience working with students with Communication Disorders Experience working with school age students Desired Qualifications Knowledge of special education due process procedures Experience with third party billing (in the schools) Computer proficiency Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team Responsibilities Adhere to due process guidelines using district recommended methods and instruments to evaluate and identify the communication disorders of students; participate in team decisions regarding eligibility; and facilitate evaluation plans and reports. Serve as case manager for appropriate students by developing and maintaining IEPs; facilitating IEP meetings, providing parents and/or guardians with rights and procedural safeguards information and notification of team meetings in a timely manner; and develop and share progress reports with parents. Maintain and promote confidentiality per data privacy and FERPA legislation. Provide direct instruction to students to remediate their communication disorders or to provide them with an alternate means of communicating and to assist them in attaining their IEP goals. Collaborate with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum when related to speech and language goals. Provide job performance feedback to, direct the work of, and support the paraprofessionals in the implementation of the students' IEP goals. Maintain data as required to monitor and evaluate student progress. Advocate for the needs of the child with communication disorders. Participate in relevant staff development opportunities, be knowledgeable about current promising practices in the field of communication disorders, and stay current with state rules and regulations governing special education. Collaborate with IEP case managers and other related service providers. Possess knowledge of technology strategies/equipment available to students and, when needed, provide strategy information to general education teachers. Inquire and bill third parties when parents agree to allow the district to bill their insurance company or medical assistance if needed. Collaborate with outside agencies providing services for students and families. Communicate effectively and positively with staff, students, parents, and administration. #J-18808-Ljbffr