Special Services Speech Language Pathologist

2026 Explore Special Services Speech Language Pathologist

Springfield Public Schools District – Will Be Determined – Springfield, Missouri. Open in Google Maps.

This job is also posted in Springfield Public Schools (Springfield, MO).

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Jun 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Re-Posted:
  Feb 16, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  To Be Determined

Job Title: 2026 Explore Special Services Speech Language Pathologist

Pay Grade: Based on CBA Side Letter(s) and  Salary Schedule

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Building Administrator

The process and information below aligns with the Specialized Instructional School Personnel (SISP) NEA Side Letter (Summer 2025) and may be subject to change based on the collective bargaining process for the SISP Side Letters (Summer 2026), once ratified. We will follow up if any adjustments impact the information below, as applicable. Student enrollment and needs of the students and district may also impact staffing.

Note: Eligible employees, as defined by the SISP CBAs , who filled out the intent form, do not need to apply through the 2026 Explore job posting.

Explore SISP Positions: Explore (Seated Session) – June 1st – 26th, 2026.

Explore 2026 Sites: (Explore Site, Feeder Sites, Tier
- Start/End Times):
Will be staffed based on programming needs.

Placement Priorities for Eligible Employees:

• First consideration will be given to eligible bargaining unit employees (for the unit to which the employee belongs) who can commit to the full Seated Session and training days. Preference shall then continue to be given to all other eligible bargaining unit employees.
• The second consideration will be provided to other qualified district employees.
• External applicants will be considered thereafter.

The Explore Special Services Speech Language Pathologist – Explore Summer Program will deliver and provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for developing student success in academics and/or skills; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; collaborating with teachers, professional staff and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

• Administers subject specific assignments to teach the course listed in the contract following prescribed curriculum guides for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Participates in a Summer School Orientation meeting (TBA) at assigned Summer School site and weekly building meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform the job’s functions.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited program, required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of job related experience preferred.

Certificates and Licenses

• Missouri Board of Healing Arts licensure in Speech Language Pathology, required.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology, preferred.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License, with evidence of insurability.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; personnel processes; standard business practices, teaching strategies; working with families; and stages of child development.
• Knowledge of algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information; write technical materials; and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Skill based competencies required to…