ECSE Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist in Early Childhood Special Education

Provide speech and language services and consultation to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers within the home setting. This position will be on the stretch calendar. Effective date of employment: beginning of the 2026-27 school year. Application deadline: August 18, 2026 4:00 p.m. Apply on-line at

Job Summary:

• Provide speech and language services to three, four, and five year olds
• Use appropriate assessment tools to evaluate students, interpret results, write evaluation reports, and determine eligibility for speech and language services per Minnesota state criteria
• Gather and organize information to develop individualized education programs
• Work collaboratively with families and with other professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Support a positive learning environment
• Carry out responsibilities as defined by master contract and supervisor
• Travel between sites may be required and reimbursed per district policies
• Collaborate with others to support students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment, including supporting and performing the necessary delegated health tasks

Qualifications:

• Current PreK-12 Speech/Language Pathologist Licensure through the Minnesota Department of Education
• MA as Speech/Language Pathologist
• Experience with implementing intervention strategies and using augmentative and assistive technology with 3-5 year olds with speech and language disabilities
• Ability to relate positively to students, staff, and community
• Knowledge of working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations and families
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred

Compensation / Benefits: According to contractual agreement. If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status,* disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission,* age or genetic information.* District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.