ECSE Speech Language Pathologist
Early Childhood Special Education position providing speech and language services and consultation to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers within the home setting. This position follows a stretch calendar and is 0.75 FTE, beginning at the start of the 2026-27 school year.
About the Role
Provide speech and language services to three-, four-, and five-year-olds in an early childhood special education setting. Responsibilities include:
- Using appropriate assessment tools to evaluate students, interpret results, write evaluation reports, and determine eligibility for speech and language services per Minnesota state criteria
- Gathering and organizing information to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Working collaboratively with families and other professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Supporting a positive learning environment
- Carrying out responsibilities as defined by the master contract and supervisor
- Traveling between sites as required (reimbursed per district policies)
- Collaborating to support students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment, including performing necessary delegated health tasks
Requirements
- Current PreK-12 Speech/Language Pathologist Licensure through the Minnesota Department of Education
- Master’s degree as a Speech/Language Pathologist
- Experience implementing intervention strategies and using augmentative and assistive technology with 3-5 year olds with speech and language disabilities
- Ability to relate positively to students, staff, and community
- Knowledge of working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations and families
- Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse school community (preferred)
Benefits
If benefit-eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include:
- Medical and dental insurance
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Sick leave
- State pension plan
- Tax-deferred retirement savings account
- Flexible spending account
- Vacation, holidays, or personal leave (for some employee groups)
Additional benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196.
About the District
District 196 is a Minnesota public school district serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. The district is the third largest in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with over 4,000 full- and part-time employees.
The district’s mission is to educate, develop, and inspire students for lifelong success. Core values include being student-centered, empathy, integrity, and high expectations for all. The district fosters a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and belonging, with a vision to provide experiences that honor diverse needs and cultures while engaging students in academics, arts, and athletics (Triple A philosophy).