Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

Location: District-wide opportunities

Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, school-based speech-language pathologists provide prevention, assessment, and remediation services for learners who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency. These services are designed to help learners meet their educational goals. In addition to the salary, this position also offers a Special Education, grant-funded stipend of $10,000. The position also offers an additional $2,000/year stipend for maintaining Certificate of Clinical Competence in order to bill Medicaid.

To Apply: Please complete the application and provide a letter of interest, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include your transcripts and a copy of your teaching license, if applicable.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Compassion
• Creativity
• Critical Thinking
• Reflection
• Resilience
• Responsibility

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear. The specific vision abilities required for this role include close and peripheral vision. The employee may be required to lift up to ~30 pounds. The employee must work with the public and various WFPS staff while simultaneously managing several competing demands. The employee may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions. The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.

Education And/Or Experience

ND Teaching License in the area of Speech Language Pathology. ND Licensure in Speech Language Pathology. Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology. Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP). Prior experience working as a Speech Language Pathologist is preferred. Prior experience working in a school setting is preferred. Prior experience managing complex learner behaviors is preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences in the English language. Ability to communicate effectively verbally, expressively, and reactively.

Other Skills And Abilities

Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement. Adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance.

The West Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other protected status by law. External applicants are eligible for ND Veteran's Preference: North Dakota veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a form DD214, and if claiming disabled veteran's status, a current letter of disability. West Fargo Public Schools is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all hiring and employment practices. Applicants who incorporate a holistic perspective and a commitment to inclusion are encouraged to apply.