Speech/Language Pathologist (2026-27)

Position Summary

The speech/language pathologist will screen, assess, and evaluate speech, language and communication needs for individuals with various physical, psychological, cognitive and sensory abilities. They will participate in multidisciplinary teams, educate parents, provide specialized instruction, and collaborate with educational staff.

Qualifications

• Current Speech Language Pathologist license issued by the Minnesota Department of Education
• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Experience working with a wide variety of communication needs
• Experience in due process procedures including conducting evaluations, writing IEPs/IFSPs, progress monitoring and meeting facilitation
• Preferred previous related experience
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-S/LP)

Essential Duties

• Participate in multidisciplinary Part B/Part C team evaluation/assessment of a child, child's family, and in the development of integrated goals and outcomes for IEPs/IFSPs
• Educate parents and others regarding the provision of services
• Provide specialized instruction as outlined in IEPs/IFSPs
• Utilize a variety of materials and teaching techniques including evidence-based practices
• Implement a variety of service delivery models including push-in classroom intervention, indirect/consultation, Family Guided Routines-Based intervention and pull-out intervention as appropriate to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment
• Consult with parents, other service providers and representatives of appropriate community agencies to ensure the effective provision of services
• Collaborate with educational staff about student needs and progress
• Plan and conduct a system of continuous evaluation of each student's progress
• Encourage and instruct parents and educational staff in appropriate methods to assist their child
• Participate in meetings to include IEP, IFSP, conferences, in-services, etc. for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student's goals/outcomes
• Prepare documentation (evaluation, observations, progress reports) and maintain records as required and for compliance with district administrative policies, state and federal rules and regulations
• Provide and maintain 3rd party billing documentation for eligible students
• IEP case management and IFSP service coordination as needed
• Maintain confidentiality

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance