Fernley Intermediate Speech Therapist

Overview

Fernley Intermediate Speech Therapist 2025/26 — Lyon County School District. This role involves providing diagnostic, remedial and consultative services for students with receptive/expressive communication disorders and participating as a member of the special services and academic multidisciplinary teams.

Position:
Speech Therapist (Speech-Language Pathologist, SLP)

Employment terms: 9 months, 185/189 day schedule.
FLSA status: NON-EXEMPT; this is a position on the Licensed Employee Salary Schedule.

Compensation:
Range $49,764–$89,318 annually with employer-paid retirement, dependent upon previous experience.

Location:
Fernley, NV (Fernley Intermediate)

• Identify children with speech or language impairments.
• Diagnose and appraise specific speech or language impairments.
• Refer for medical or other professional attention as needed for habilitation of speech or language impairments.
• Provide speech and language services for habilitation or prevention of communicative impairment.
• Counsel and guide parents, children, and teachers regarding speech and language impairments.
• Follow approved therapy guidelines as established by the State, the District, or the School.
• Evaluate goals and modify Individualized Educational Plans when necessary.
• Develop and execute appropriate therapy strategies to guide progress toward long-range goals.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to reinforce therapy within broader educational plans.
• Plan for and participate in professional development activities and utilize courses, readings, in-service training, and conferences.
• Identify potential speech and language problems through screenings (kindergarten–12th grade) and, where required, assess hearing concerns via screenings or referrals.
• Provide diagnostic evaluations and prepare an Individual Educational Plan for remediation of speech and/or language problems.
• Communicate clearly with students and provide timely feedback on progress and next steps.
• Monitor and adjust lesson pace to meet objectives and promote student success.
• Utilize appropriate therapeutic approaches and materials to meet individual EIP/IEP needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to implement classroom adaptations and support student goals.
• Maintain professional competence and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Uphold professional ethics and confidentiality according to district and legal requirements.
• Report results of evaluations, therapy goals, and progress to parents and administrators through conferences, reports, or calls.

• Education:
  
  Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Must possess or be able to acquire a Nevada Department of Education license and be certified in the relevant area; ASHA certification preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience:
  
  Relevant experience as an SLP in educational settings is typical, though not explicitly stated in this description.

The role includes keyboard use, reading and writing, and communication with students, parents, and colleagues. Physical demands include light lifting (up to 25 pounds) and the ability to stand, sit, bend, and reach as needed in classroom settings. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Exposure to climate-controlled classroom environments and occasional exposure to outside weather. Noise levels may range from moderate to very loud k may occur in crowded environments. Hazards may include classroom furniture, equipment, chemicals (as related to assignment), and power/hand-operated equipment.

The Lyon County School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in any area of employment. Questions about qualifications or accommodations may be directed to Human Resources at .