Speech Language Pathologist, 2025 - 2026

Position Title: Speech-Language Pathologist Payroll/Personnel Type: 10Month Job #: 8766 Reports to: Special Education Process Coordinator for Assessment and Related Services Shift Length: 6.5 Hours a Day Union Eligibility: Not Eligible Starting Salary: $ 58,367.45 Position Summary Member of the multidisciplinary team and school faculty, under the supervision of the Special Education Process Coordinator for Assessment and Related Services and building principal, will identify, and provide prevention, assessment, and remediation services for students who exhibit communication difficulties in the areas of speech, voice, fluency and/or language in order to maximize student participation and involvement in the general education curriculum. Essential Functions Determine and use professionally sound procedures for referral, identification, diagnosis, caseload selection, and reevaluation. Referrals from classroom teachers, principals, parents, and others shall be taken into consideration, but the Speech and Language Pathologist shall have the responsibility for assuring adherence to state and district eligibility criteria Serve as a member of the School Intervention Team for students being considered for evaluation, as needed Serve as a member of the Individual Education Program (IEP) Team, when required Conduct single-disciplinary speech evaluations and re-evaluations in accordance with state and district requirements Develop IEPs for eligible speech and/or language students based on individually-assessed needs in accordance with state and district procedures Provide appropriate schedules for eligible students involving school personnel as required Provide research-based speech and/or language therapy to students as stipulated by their IEPs Utilize Consultation Time/planning time to perform additional professional responsibilities including parent conferences, attendance at in-services/professional development activities, eligibility meetings, classroom observations of students, and consultations with classroom teachers and other professional support personnel Complete progress reports on each student on the assigned caseload and supply them to school personnel and parents as stipulated by their IEPs Maintain records as required by district and state requirements Remain cognizant of and comply with district, state, and federal laws that govern the delivery of special education services Attendeducational meetings and participates in other activities to promote professional growth Maintain current knowledge and compliance with district and state Special Education Compliance Plans and relevant federal laws and regulations Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education or Special Education Process Coordinator for Assessment and Related Services Abide by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Code of Ethics Demonstrate interpersonal effectiveness in interactions with administrators, classroom teachers, parents, special education personnel, and colleagues Stay current with Section 504 guidelines, as modified by the ADA Attend and/or conduct eligibility and IEP meetings as needed Provides support and clinical expertise in the area of communication disorders/speech-language impairments to building administrators Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to meet district personnel requirements Demonstrated willingness to participate in professional development activities. Possess a valid driver’s license and have daily access to a vehicle for travel required to fulfill assigned duties Experience Experience in public schools (preferred) Education Master’s Degree (MA or MS) in Communication Disorders (required) Current Student Services Certificate for Speech-Language Pathology from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or Current license from the Missouri Board of Healing Arts Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in the area of Speech-Language Pathology (preferred) Physical Requirements Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree Working Conditions and Environment Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment Very limited or no exposure to physical risk Disclaimer The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. If you are not currently fully certified, we would still love for you to apply! However, we ask that you provide very specific information and documentation so that we fully understand your progress toward certification: If you have applied for DESE certification but are awaiting the posting of your certificate: upload a copy/screenshot of your application submission in DESE to your application in the Attachments section If you are currently enrolled in a certification program, ask your university/program supervisor to write a letter to us that includes 1. what program you are enrolled in 2. how many certification courses you have remaining 3. what certification courses you have remaining 4. what exams you still need to take and 5. whether or not your university supervisor recommends you for a provisional or temporary license. Please note that if an offer is extended to you, the following items will be required as part of your onboarding: Background check TB test Official transcripts Social security card #J-18808-Ljbffr ReNEW Schools