26-27 Speech Language Pathologist

The Laurel School District is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time position of Speech Language Pathologist, beginning the 2026-2027 school year.

Salary Range: $43,675.00-90,205.00 (Salary is dependent on years of experience and educational level) This position is part of the Certified Bargaining Agreement and placement on the salary matrix will be limited to ten years of service/experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Current Montana Speech Pathologist License on file in the Central Office.
• Desire to continue career improvement.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
• Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Ensure that all activities conform to district and guidelines.
• Conducts screening of kindergarten along with referrals in compliance with child find regulations following a disability referral.
• Conducts a comprehensive assessment of the student's communication skills and summarized the data for presentation of the Child Study Team meeting.
• Determines, in cooperation with the Child Study Team and using data from the comprehensive assessment, eligibility and need for placement in special education services.
• Develops and participates in the IEP process.
• Provides individual students and/or groups of students with appropriate speech, aural rehabilitation and/or language therapy to remediate communication disorders (including: receptive and expressive language, articulation, voice, fluency, and hearing impairment. Ages: 3 to 21 years).
• May provide consultation/information for the regular classroom teacher and other school personnel about speech/language.
• Assists with District wide preschool screening/evaluations.
• Develops and maintains appropriate records.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as assigned.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
• Work effectively with community organizations.
• Appropriately operate all equipment as required.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Support the value of an education.
• Support the philosophy and vision of the school district
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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Applicants must have a complete application before they will be considered for the position. Applications must be completed before the job closing deadline. A complete application consists of the completed application including all questions answered, job history, at least two references (one reference must be from a supervisor). References from friends or family are not sufficient. Resume, cover letter, and a copy of unofficial transcript(s), are acceptable and required for teaching and professional positions. Verification of military service is required if applying for veterans preference. All applicants offered a position are subject to a background check and approval from the Board of Trustees.

If you are an internal candidate (current employee) you would only be required to complete the internal application and any required documentation that you do not have on file.

Date Notice Posted: Internal 2/10/2026 External 2/13/2026

The purpose of this Notice of Job Listing is to advertise a job vacancy.


It does not in any way represent an employment contract.

LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 & 7-70 IS AN E.E.O. EMPLOYER