Speech Language Pathologist; Itinerant

This is a 1.0 FTE (Itinerant) Speech-Language Pathologist position serving students across multiple schools within the Lafayette School Corporation for the 2026–2027 school year. The anticipated start date is August 5, 2026. Assistance is provided by a speech aide or licensed SLPA.

Qualified candidates must hold a valid Indiana Professional Licensing Agency Speech-Language Pathology license and an Indiana Department of Education Communication Disorders license covering grades P–12. Candidates who hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association are eligible for an additional annual stipend.

Lafayette School Corporation serves approximately 7,000 students and is located in Lafayette, Indiana, just one hour north of Indianapolis and two hours south of Chicago along the I‑65 corridor. Greater Lafayette is home to Purdue University and offers an outstanding quality of life, a strong and growing economy, and a welcoming community that makes it one of the Midwest's most desirable places to live and work.

The Lafayette School Corporation is seeking a dedicated and student‑centered Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide comprehensive speech and language services to students from preschool through grade 12. The successful candidate will assess, diagnose, and treat students with communication disorders to support their access to the educational environment and promote academic, social, and functional success.

The Speech‑Language Pathologist collaborates closely with teachers, administrators, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized interventions aligned with student needs and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

• Master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited institution
• Current Indiana Professional Licensing Agency Speech‑Language Pathology license
• Valid Indiana Department of Education Communication Disorders teaching license
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP) preferred
• Prior experience in a school setting is preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills

• Conduct screenings, assessments, and comprehensive evaluations to determine student eligibility for speech‑language services.
• Interpret assessment results and communicate findings to parents and educational teams.
• Participate in eligibility conferences and multidisciplinary case conferences.

• Develop measurable goals and objectives for student IEPs.
• Provide input for students with speech and language as a primary or secondary disability.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local special education regulations.

• Provide direct and consultative speech‑language therapy services addressing:
  • Articulation and phonology
  • Expressive and receptive language
  • Pragmatic language and social communication
  • Fluency
  • Voice disorders
• Adapt therapy strategies to support student participation in the general education curriculum.

• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to implement effective interventions.
• Provide recommendations and strategies for classroom carryover.
• Maintain positive communication with parents regarding student progress and needs.

• Maintain accurate records of evaluations, service logs, progress reports, and Medicaid billing.
• Utilize the GLASS GO Solutions system and other required data systems.
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner.

• Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, and professional development activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical and professional standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Indiana State Teachers' Retirement Fund participation
• Employer‑paid long‑term disability insurance
• Access to the district's employer‑sponsored health clinic through Proactive MD
• Paid leave:
  • 10 Sick Days
  • 7 Family Illness Days
  • 3 Personal Days

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