Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech And Language Pathologist

Position Title: Speech and Language Pathologist Start Date: August 15, 2026 Location: 1 Position Elementary /1 Position Middle School-High School Pay Type: Salaried-Exempt Pay Grade: Certified Retirement: TRS Reports to: Special Education Director Contract Work: 197 Status: Part Time/ Full Time/ Flexible Hours/ Flexible Days Majority of work district/Evaluations

About Belgrade School District:

Belgrade School District provides instructional, athletic, and activities opportunities for more than 3,100 students from the community of nearly 14,000 residents. Through the commitment of more than 600 full- and part-time staff members, students engage in learning and participate in extracurricular events throughout the calendar year. As Belgrade's largest employer, we're proud of the partnership we have with local families, businesses and civic organizations. Working with Belgrade School District is a rewarding opportunity to be part of our mission "to educate students to become responsible members of society."

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including a district contribution toward health insurance premiums, and available dental, vision, and life insurance as well as other supplemental insurance plans. District employees also participate in PERS or TRS retirement plans which is vested after 5 years. Employees can also choose to contribute to a 403B plan with an additional district contribution.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communications Science Disorders.
• MT Licensure in Speech Language Pathology.

Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in language development, academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, student expectations, and goals.

Essential Job Duties

• Assess students' communication skills (articulation, fluency, voice, expressive & receptive language, etc.) to determine communication disorders, special education eligibility, and recommendations for treatment.
• Create and provide input to Evaluation Team documentation and Individual Education Programs (IEP).
• Develop and implement treatment plans, interventions and/or materials for caseload.
• Provide direct therapy as designated by IEPs.
• Complete and maintain appropriate files, records, documentation, state, and district reports.
• Communicate and establish positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and community resources.
• Recognize and respond to student's personal, educational, and/or social needs.
• Become familiar with teacher expectations of students and facilitate desirable individual and group performance and behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Special Education Director or Site Supervisor.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge of K-12 Education.
• Ability to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to be flexible to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
• Ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups and utilize specific, job-related equipment.
• Ability to problem solve to analyze issue.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, the public, and staff members.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to manage time and responsibilities, adapt to changing work priorities, communicate with diverse groups, maintaining confidentiality, meet deadlines and schedules.
• Ability to set priorities, work as part of a team and work with and manage frequent interruptions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board policies.
• Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events, gather, collate, and/or classify data and use job-related equipment.
• Skill in adhering to safety practices.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate records and using pertinent software applications (as required).
• Skill in standards based instruction and assessment.
• Skill in the use of technology to enhance instruction and communication.
• Skill in critical thinking, problem analysis, and resolution.
• Skill, dedication and aptitude for working with students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with effectively with children in an education setting.
• Knowledge of current instructional materials and techniques.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Montana Driver's license or the ability to obtain license within three months of hire date.

The duties, physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this vacancy announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with compliance with the American with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) 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.