Speech Language Pathologist - Extended School Year - 25-26

Position Type:
Summer School/Special Ed Summer School Teachers/Specialists

Date Posted:
3/3/2026

Location:
District ESY Sites

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Job Description
Position Title : Speech Language Pathologist - Extended School Year
Location: District ESY Sites
Department : Special Education
Reports To : Special Education ESY Dean and Building Principal
Term: See Summary for more information.
Schedule: See Summary for mor information.
Salary: Positions follows the Other Professionals Salary Schedule
Date of last review : March 2026

SUMMARY : The Speech Language Pathologist - Extended School Year utilizes leadership, advocacy, and collaboration. School-based speech-language pathologists provide prevention, assessment, and remediation services for learners?who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency during the extended school year program. These services are designed to help learners meet their educational goals.

ESY Sites:
L.E. Berger Elementary School
Brooks Harbor Elementary School
Horace Elementary School
Liberty Middle School
West Fargo High School

Term: ESY for Elementary and Middle School runs from May 26-June 18 and from June 2-June 25 for High School.

Schedule: ESY has various schedules based on Elementary, Middle, or High School settings.
Elementary: Tues-Thurs 7:45am-12:15pm
Middle School: Tues-Thurs 8:15-12:45pm
High School: Tues-Thurs 8:45-1:15pm

To Apply: Please complete the application and provide a letter of interest, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include your transcripts and a copy of your licensure through ESPB, if available.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned)
Collaboration:

• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process.
• Fosters an environment that establishes respect and rapport between the educator and learners.
• Provides?consulting services to parents/guardians and?educators.

Communication:

• Uses exemplary communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas through multiple formats and diverse audiences.
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Establishes and clearly articulates procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time.
• Clearly communicates the instructional purpose of each lesson and makes connections to prior learning.
• Engages learners in meaningful direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.
• Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.

Compassion:

• Empowers learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners' experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.

Creativity:

• Implements building and therapy schedule.
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges.
• Establishes a culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset.

Critical Thinking:

• Proactively utilizes planning and organizational skills to address changes and challenges efficiently and effectively.
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy in speech language pathology; explicitly connecting key concepts to develop learner skills.

Reflection:

• Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of learners.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.

Resilience:

• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.

Responsibility:

• Provides?direct/indirect therapy for identified learners.
• Provides?therapy through continuous evaluation and updating of individual educational plans.
• Maintains learner status updates through the use of charts, records, and progress reports.
• Supports?hearing screening program and provides?input assistance when needed.
• Abides?by Board policies and other state and federal regulations concerning?learners with disabilities.
• Utilizes district guaranteed and viable curriculum including the scope & sequence of academic and social emotional learning targets along with the defined proficiency scales.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the learners.
• Utilizes district behavioral plans as a backbone to promote positive learner behavior.
• Fosters a safe and equitable classroom environment.
• Utilizes the district protocol for maintaining information on learner progress.
• Utilizes knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and learners.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear.
• The specific vision abilities required for this role include close and peripheral vision.
• The employee may be required to lift up to ~30 pounds.
• The employee must work with the public and various WFPS staff while simultaneously managing several competing demands.
• The employee may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.

Education and/or Experience:

• North Dakota Teaching License in the area of Speech Language Pathology.
• North Dakota Licensure in Speech Language Pathology.
• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Prior experience working as a Speech Language Pathologist is preferred.
• Experience managing complex learner behaviors is preferred.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences in the English language.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, expressively, and reactively.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement.
• Adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.

The West Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other protected status by law. External applicants are eligible for ND Veteran's Preference: North Dakota veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a form DD214, and if claiming disabled veteran's status, a current letter of disability. West Fargo Public Schools is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all hiring and employment practices. Applicants who incorporate a holistic perspective and a commitment to inclusion are encouraged to apply.