Speech Language Pathologist; Pool Job Hattiesburg area,Mississippi USA,Healthcare

Position: 2026-2027 Speech Language Pathologist (Open Pool)

Speech Language Pathologist (Open Pool)

Position Details

Position Type:
Student Support Services / Speech and Language Pathologist
Date Posted: 1/9/2026
Location:

Hattiesburg Public School District
Closing Date: until filled

Qualifications

Mississippi teaching certificate and a master’s degree in speech pathology
Membership in the Mississippi Speech and Hearing Association and in the American Speech and Hearing Association is preferred.
Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology and certification of the Mississippi Board of Examiners in Speech Pathology is also preferred.

Reports To

Principal of assigned school or Supervising Administrator

Job Goal

To establish a speech, language, and hearing program that will meet the varying communication needs and skills of individual pupils; that will reflect comprehensive planning and provide for the development of a continuum of services including appropriate procedures for early identification, diagnosis, consultation, referral, habilitation, instruction and evaluation.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Implements building/therapy schedules

Establishes a referral/screening and evaluation system for speech/language services (i.e., articulation tracking for elementary, new referrals, three-year comprehensive reassessments)

Performs and interprets diagnostic evaluations to determine eligibility

Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the referral/diagnostic process

Provides direct/indirect therapy for identified student

Provides therapy through continuous evaluation and annual updating of individual educational plan

Be accountable for student status through the use of charts, records, progress reports, etc.

Supports hearing screening program and provides input assistance when needed

Provides consulting services to parents, teachers, administrators, and colleagues

Ensures professional growth and support through scheduled staff meetings and related professional readings, conferences, workshops, or in-services

Submits reports and schedules eligibility meetings in order to meet timelines compliance requirements of federal and state regulations

Prepares a schedule of speech students for the principal as early as possible and continue to inform him/her of changes in schedule or students added or deleted

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance

Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan

Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Term of Employment

Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees

Evaluation

Annually

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