Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

Plaquemines Parish School Board District Wide - Belle Chasse, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5489651

Final date to receive applications: Mar 31, 2026 5:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jan 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

SALARY RANGE: $63,667 - $90,223

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Job Goal

To identify, assess and treat communication disorders that adversely impact students’ academic, social and functional success, while ensuring compliance with federal, state and district regulations. The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) collaborates with educators, families and other related service providers to develop and implement effective, evidence-based interventions and strategies that foster students’ speech, language and communication skills, thereby enhancing their ability to fully participate in the K-12 educational environment.

Required

• Master’s degree or higher in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
• Meet all Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) certification requirements for school-based Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs).
• Ability to meet all local, state and federal guidelines regarding professional practice and services in a school setting.
• Basic understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and other relevant special education legislation.
• Familiarity with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process and the role of occupational therapy within a Pre‑K‑12 educational environment.

Preferred

• One (1) to three (3) years of experience (or more) providing speech / language therapy services to children / adolescents, particularly in a public‑school environment.
• Additional coursework or certification in areas such as augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), autism spectrum disorders, literacy interventions or bilingual speech-language pathology.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., teachers, administrators, other therapists and families).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including clear documentation and reporting of student progress and outcomes.
• Experience in designing and implementing school‑wide or district‑wide Occupational Therapy (OT)-related programs or initiatives.
• Familiarity with data collection and analysis for measuring therapy effectiveness and informing program improvement.
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace.

• Assists with the identification of children with speech, language and/or hearing problems that need rehabilitative speech, language and or hearing therapy.
• Conducts thorough assessments and evaluations to identify student needs, including speech and language needs, establishes goals and develops action plans to support educational and personal growth.

• Designs and implements interventions and therapy programs tailored to individual student needs to achieve educational goals and objectives as outlined in IEPs, ensuring strategies align with district and state requirements and policies.
• Monitors student progress using standards‑based assessments and performance measures.

• Supports the design, implementation and evaluation of programs and initiatives that enhance student well‑being and educational outcomes.
• Provides input into procedures and practices that promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Provides training and guidance to school personnel to support the effective implementation and monitoring of therapy program activities in alignment with established goals and practices.