Speech Language Pathologist - Special Education

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Job : 5495261
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jan 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Department: Special Services

Pay Grade: E700

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Assistant Director III - Therapy & Related Services

GENERAL PURPOSE

This position is responsible for providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility of identifying and serving students with disabilities in the area of communication; planning and implementing appropriate treatment to assist with minimizing adverse educational impact; keeping accurate records of therapy and student progress; submitting required documentation in order for the District to bill Medicaid for eligible students.

• Assesses students’ communication skills identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Coordinates meetings and processes eligible students presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans, and/or providing training to parents/students/staff.
• Develops treatment plans, tiered interventions, and/or provides skilled therapy minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Instructs assigned support staff providing information on communicative disorders, use of assistive devices and feeding techniques and/or implementing prescribed treatment plans.
• Interprets medical reports within the scope of Speech/Language Pathologist’s experience and goals providing information and/or ensuring that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate.
• Maintains files and/or records ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
• Participates in professional learning activities acquiring research-based knowledge of current practices, compliance standards, regulations and procedures.
• Participates in required meetings such as evaluation meetings, IEP’s, site special services staff meetings and therapy department meetings.
• Prepares a wide variety of materials documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Researches resources and methods of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students’ needs.
• Responds to inquiries providing information and/or referral as appropriate.
• Transports supplies and equipment to a variety of sites ensuring the availability of items as needed.
• Reports health and safety issues to instructional personnel, administrative personnel and/or appropriate agencies maintaining students’ personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Supervises SLP Clinical Fellow, practicum students and provides guidance and training for other staff that use speech and/or language strategies achieving overall objectives of school curriculum.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

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 of basic…