Speech Language Pathologist

Overview

The Laurel School District is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Speech Language Pathologist, beginning the  school year.

Starting Date:
Aug 1, 2025

Salary Range: $43,675.00 - $69,200.00 (Salary is dependent on years of experience and educational level). This position is part of the Certified Bargaining Agreement, and placement on the salary matrix will be limited to ten years of service/experience.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Current Montana Speech Pathologist License on file in the Central Office.
• Desire to continue career improvement.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle.

• Assist in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
• Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.
• Screen kindergarten and process referrals in compliance with child find regulations following a disability referral.
• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the student’s communication skills and summarize data for presentation at Child Study Team meetings.
• Determine eligibility and need for placement in special education services in cooperation with the Child Study Team, using data from the comprehensive assessment.
• Develop and participate in the IEP process.
• Provide individual students and/or groups with appropriate speech, aural rehabilitation and/or language therapy to remediate communication disorders (including receptive and expressive language, articulation, voice, fluency, and hearing impairment). Ages: 3 to 21 years.
• May provide consultation/information for the regular classroom teacher and other school personnel about speech/language.
• Assist with district-wide preschool screening/evaluations.
• Develop and maintain appropriate records.

Note:

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as assigned.

• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
• Work effectively with community organizations.
• Operate all equipment as required.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Support the value of an education and the philosophy and vision of the school district.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled.

To apply for this position, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). click on Employment. For questions, please call .

Applicants must have a complete application; this includes the completed application with all questions answered, job history, at least two references (one from a supervisor). Resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript copies are acceptable and required for teaching and professional positions. Verification of military service is required if applying for veterans preference. All applicants offered a position are subject to a background check and Board of Trustees approval.

If you are an internal candidate, you would only be required to complete the internal application and any required documentation not already on file.

Date Notice Posted:
Internal 6/18/2025, External 6/21/2025.

The purpose of this Notice of Job Listing is to advertise a job vacancy. It does not represent an employment contract.

LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 & 7-70 IS AN E.E.O. EMPLOYER.

Location:

Laurel, Montana

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $43,675 to $90,205 Per Year

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Peggy Pollock, Director of Human Resources
• Administration Building
• Phone:  ext 3352
• Email: .mt.us