School Speech Language Pathologist - Bessemer, Alabama

Job Description

Job Description

Step into an exciting opportunity supporting students' communication and academic growth through hands-on, collaborative work with a diverse school community. This contract position begins August 4, 2026, and continues through May 27, 2027, providing services at several schools in the area with a balanced caseload of approximately 60 students across early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school settings.

What we’re looking for:

• Valid Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) certification for Alabama
• Alabama SLP Educator Certificate (fingerprinting and verification required)
• SLP-CCC preferred, but SLP-CF considered
• Experience in a school setting strongly preferred
• Ability to travel between sites
• Comfort adapting therapeutic strategies to a variety of age groups and needs
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

In this role, you will:

• Provide direct therapy and intervention onsite to PreK through high school students
• Conduct assessments, develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and monitor progress
• Collaborate with educators, administrators, and families to support student success
• Offer consultation and classroom support to staff as needed
• Maintain thorough documentation according to school and district guidelines
• Serve multiple sites, including Burkett Preschool, Hueytown Primary, Lipscomb Elementary, Hueytown Middle, Pinson Valley High School, and UW/Bagley
• Foster an inclusive learning environment and advocate for students with diverse needs

Contract professionals in this role have the unique opportunity to impact student achievement while working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team. Scheduling is consistent at 37.5 hours per week, allowing you to establish strong relationships with students and staff across several schools.

Ready to make a difference for students in a supportive educational environment? Submit your resume today—take the next step in advancing your career as a Speech-Language Pathologist!

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