Speech Language Pathologist - Secondary

Position Overview Position Type: Specialists/ Speech and Language Pathologist Date posted: 12/3/2025 Location: District – Middle and High Schools Department: Special Education Reports To: Director of Special Education and Building Principal Term: For remainder of 2025-2026 School Year with potential for ongoing contract beginning following school year. Schedule: Mon-Fri Full-time. Following school hours of operation. Salary: 2025-2027 Teacher Salary Schedule. Plus $10,000 Medicaid stipend and $2,000 annual stipend for maintaining Certificate of Clinical Competence. Date of last review: December 2025 Summary 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. Salary: In addition to the salary for the 2025-2026 school year, this position offers a Medicaid‑funded stipend of $10,000 and an annual $2,000 stipend for maintaining Certificate of Clinical Competence so that the employee may bill Medicaid. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Collaboration Servesas a member of the multidisciplinary team in the referral/diagnostic process. Support shearing screening program and provides input assistance when needed. Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff. Communication Provides consulting services to guardians and educators. Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity. Compassion Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences. Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion. Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others. Creativity Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience. Critical Thinking Establishes a screening program for speech/language services as appropriate (i.e. articulation tracking for elementary, new referrals, three‑year comprehensive reassessments). Performs and interprets diagnostic evaluations to determine eligibility and appropriate recommendations. Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding. Reflection Ensures professional growth and support is maintained. Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities. Resilience Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations. Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps. Responsibility Implements building therapy schedules. Provides direct/indirect therapy for identified learners. Provides therapy through continuous evaluation and annual updating of individual educational plans (IEPs). Maintains learner status through the use of charts, records, and progress reports. Abides by Board policies and other state and federal regulations concerning learners with disabilities. Physical Demands and Work Environment Regularly required to reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear. Requires close and peripheral vision. May be required to lift up to ~30 pounds. Must work with the public and various WFPS staff while simultaneously managing multiple competing demands. May come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions. 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. Supervisory Responsibilities None. How 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. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr