School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) | West Point, Mississippi

Job Description

Job Description

Make a difference in students’ lives by supporting their communication and academic success. In this contract opportunity, you'll provide essential speech-language services to school-aged students in a dynamic educational environment.

Responsibilities include delivering targeted interventions for individuals with speech, language, social communication, and cognitive-communication needs. You’ll be responsible for conducting thorough screenings and assessments, developing individualized IEP goals compliant with state and federal guidelines, and implementing effective therapy programs. Accurate documentation and timely preparation of reports will be essential, as will biweekly progress monitoring and regular participation in annual IEP reviews. Expect to work closely with families, teachers, and community agencies to ensure comprehensive support for each student. Attendance at multidisciplinary evaluations, eligibility, and IEP meetings, as well as providing in-service education for staff, is required. The role involves moderate travel between school sites, with occasional exposure to a variety of school settings. Physical activity, including lifting up to 20 pounds and periods of both sitting and standing, is a part of the daily routine.

Key Qualifications:

• State certification: Speech/Language Clinician (215), Speech Associates (216)
• Active speech-language pathology certification/licensure as required for schools
• Ability to conduct speech, language, and hearing screenings and assessments
• Experience with diagnostic and treatment planning for school-based populations
• Proficiency in IEP development, review, and documentation practices
• Effective collaboration skills with educators, families, and external agencies
• Willingness to travel between locations as needed
• Capability to fulfill the physical demands of typical school environments

If you’re passionate about helping students reach their full potential and are seeking a meaningful school-based contract role, submit your application today to take the next step in your speech-language pathology career!

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