Elementary Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to support students in the 26-27 school year.

Position Type: TCHR

Hiring Specifications:

Required:

1. Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
2. Professional Service License or Statement of Professional Recognition
3. Iowa Department of Public Health license
4. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Certificate of Clinical Competence or actively pursuing (to be obtained within 2 years of hire)

Basic Function:

The speech-language pathologist provides educational services to students with communication disorders. In addition to providing speech-language services, they may serve as service coordinator to children and families when deemed appropriate. Essential Functions:

1. Conduct communication screenings, assessments, and evaluations for students who may have communication deficits.
2. Analyze test results; determine eligibility for entitlement for communication services; provide instructional services using various instructional strategies, tools, and techniques.
3. Develop and guide school staff as they implement speech-language interventions.
4. Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs for students.
5. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams throughout the child find and IEP processes in order to meet student educational needs.
6. Keep documentation for each child who has a written communication goal on an IEP and/or who receives consultative support and monitor for educational change.

Additional Essential Functions (for every DMPS position):

1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
2. Maintain confidentiality.
3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

Department: Student & Family Services

Reports To: Director of Student Services

Receives Guidance From: Executive Director of Student and Family Services, Building Administrator

Evaluates: N/A

Bargaining Group: DMEA

FLSA Status: Exempt

FT/PT: Full Time Days: 199 day contract Hours: 7.75 Hour Day

Physical Requirements: Standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, lifting carrying

Working Conditions: Mostly indoors with some outdoor responsibilities during recess and arrival/dismissal

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Approved By: Emily Behrens

Date: 04/08/2025