Speech Language Pathologist

Position Type: Student Support Services/ Speech and Language Pathologist Date Posted: 2/12/2026 Speech Language Pathologist Job Goal To establish a speech, language, and hearing program that will meet the varying communication needs and skills of individual pupils; that will reflect comprehensive planning and provide for the development of a continuum of services including appropriate procedures for early identification, diagnosis, consultation, referral, habilitation, instruction and evaluation. Reports To Principal and/or Director of Special Services Qualifications A Speech Language Pathologist must have a Master's degree from an accredited college or university as a minimum requirement and hold at least an "AA" valid teaching license in the state of Mississippi with an endorsement in Speech Language Pathology. Membership in the Mississippi Speech and Hearing Association and in American Speech and Hearing Association is preferred. Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology and certification of the Mississippi Board of Examiners in Speech Pathology is also preferred. Responsibilities Serves as a resource to the school staff members in the development of balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement. Provides a therapeutic program to meet individual needs of children with speech, language, or hearing disabilities. Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech language impairments. Provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, hearing, and language impairments. Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate. Provides appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual students' needs. Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy by suggestions for the student's daily activities. Provides information and support to parents and families when appropriate. Implement the referral to placement process as required by Mississippi Department of Education in a professional and ethical manner. Keeps thorough on‑going records for the individual student receiving therapy or other school‑provided speech services. Maintains lists of referred, screened, and eligible students, as well as a directory of outside agencies, consultants, specialists, and related services. Compiles case history data on those cases where additional family history, health history, early development history, and environmental history is deemed appropriate. Additional Responsibilities Participates in departmental, school and district professional development. Supports local, state and regional professional growth activities. Reviews pertinent publications as time permits. Acquaints district personnel of new test, trends, and techniques. Successfully completes the district staff development plan. Interprets program to public through PTA meetings, community organizations, colleges, parents, teachers, and other related specialists. Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills. Maintains appropriate professional appearance. Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality. Performance Evaluation Performance of job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel. Location Office/Room Location: Poplarville School District as assigned. Scope of Work To support the Mission and Beliefs of the District when carrying out duties and responsibilities as assigned. Smartphone Policy Not required for communication. Should not be used for personal use at times in which students are assigned to the teacher. Salary Payscale: 187 days annually with salary in accordance to the salary schedule as approved by the Board of Trustees. FLSA Yes / No ADA Checklist for POSITION HERE The general physical requirements of this position. (Please mark only one) A. Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. B. Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. C. Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. D. Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. E. Very heavy work. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The physical activity of this position. (Please mark all that apply) A. Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs, and/or hands and arms... B. Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces... C. Stooping... etc. D. Kneeling... E. Crouching... F. Crawling... G. Reaching... H. Standing... I. Walking... J. Pushing... K. Pulling... L. Lifting... M. Fingering... N. Grasping... O. Feeling... P. Talking... Q. Hearing... R. Repetitive motion... The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision. (Please mark only one) A. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. B. The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operates machines, such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performs mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc. C. The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment. D. The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection, etc.). The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. (Please check all that apply) A. The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. B. The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions. No effective protection from the weather. C. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. D. The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity. E. The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity. F. The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level. G. The worker is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body. H. The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. I. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. J. The worker is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia. K. The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways. L. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.) My signature on this document affirms that I have been provided with a copy of this document and that I understand the general physical requirements for this position. _________________________________ (Printed Name) _________________________________ (Signature) _________________________________ (Date) Equal Opportunity Employer Poplarville Separate School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Poplarville Separate School District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Poplarville Separate School District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr