Speech/Language Pathologist

Speech/Language Pathologist Little Rock School District MABELVALE MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL - Little Rock, Arkansas Job Details Job ID: 5699896 Application Deadline: May 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) Posted: May 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Job Goal : To identify, diagnose and remediate communication disorders which impact a student’s educational progress. Terms of Employment : This position is a nine and one‑fourth (9.25) month contract (190 days), plus a benefits package. NOTE Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based on experience and LRSD’s salary placement guidelines. FLSA: EXEMPT . Salary Schedule Salary range: $50,000 to $79,028 per year. Qualifications Masters degree from college or university. Two (2) to five (5) years of related experience in the field. Must meet Arkansas certification requirements and licensure. Must have working knowledge of Federal Laws (Reauthorization of IDEA 2004) and understanding of due process procedures. Must possess knowledge of current educational theory and practice; cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic and gender differences; and the principles of child growth and development, particularly as they relate to normal speech and language acquisition. Strong interpersonal skills. Evidence of strong organizational skills. Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills. Alternatives and additions to the above qualifications may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent. Essential Duties & Responsibilities The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Attends and assists in referral, assessment, programming, and placement conferences as appropriate. Coordinates and conducts appropriate assessments of auditory and communicative abilities. Collects and synthesizes assessment information needed to determine student eligibility and develop the Individual Education Plan (IEP). Interprets assessment information at the evaluation/programming conference. Provides a written report of assessment information with recommendations to evaluation/programming committee. Implements the IEP regarding speech therapy services and interprets the student’s plan to school personnel and parents. Monitors and evaluates the student’s progress and conducts conferences with school personnel and parents when additional changes or discontinuance of special services is indicated, including minimal and annual program review. Cooperates in the District in-service program. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical & Mental Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, go up and down stairs, operate foot and hand controls, use a telephone and write. Occasionally the employee must lift and/or move up to twenty (20) or more pounds. This position requires accurate perception of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with educational materials and/or objects, and providing oral information. Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and be physically present at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences during the contract year. Position Type: Full-Time Contact Information Renee Kovach 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr