Speech Language Pathologist; ECSE

Speech Language Pathologist (ECSE) (2026-27)

Columbia Special Services - Columbia, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job : 5307651
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Apr 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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POSITION PROPERTIES

Position Title

Speech Language Pathologist

Schedule / Grade

SLP 188 Days

Job Code

##STSUP
319

FLSA

Exempt

Calendar

TEACH

Benefits

Eligible(Retirees not benefit eligible)

Contract Type

TEACH

Bargaining Unit

TCHR-NEA

Revised Date

12/17/2020

PURPOSE

This position is to improve the speech and/or language of students who have been identified with speech and/or language disabilities, or students with speech and/or language delays, which interfere with the child’s ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Serve as a resource to school staff and families in the development of a balanced program for communication and speech-language development.
• Provide evidence-based interventions in a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Framework
• Provide a therapeutic program to meet individual speech-language needs.
• Assist and guides teachers/parents in observing, describing and referringstudents with suspected and/or identified speech-language problems.
• Provide a thorough assessment and diagnosis of articulation, voice, fluency and language.
• Provide screening to specified grade levels at regular intervals to identify speech and/or language impaired children.
• Provide appropriate individualized educational programs (IEP’s) for speech-language impaired children.
• Collect and interpret data based on individual student performance
• Collaborate with school staff and parents to implement therapy strategies for the child’s daily activities.
• Provide in-service education and serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff on topics concerning speech-language disabilities.
• Maintain thorough records of students referred, screened and receiving speech-language therapy and shares pertinent information with school staff.
• Maintain a directory of outside agencies, consultants, specialists and other related services.
• Assimilate all speech-language evaluation information, interprets the evaluation results and writes a cohesive report which discusses all speech-language needs of the student.
• Conference with parents and school staff on a regular basis.

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visithttp://www.cpsk
12.org

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To:

Director of Special Services and Building Principal

Supervises:
None

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:
Advanced degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders;
Missouri Professional Licensure in Speech Language Pathology, Eligible for a Speech-Language Pathology Student Services Certificate;
Effective human relations and communication skills.

Preferred:
Previous experience as a speech language pathologist in the public schools is preferred.

Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must beable to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.…