Speech Language Pathologist (.50 FTE) - Long-Term Substitute

Work Schedule: 0.50 FTE, part-time, position split between ECSE programs and elementary schools. Approximate assignment dates are from 9/8/2026 through 1/1/2027.

Pay

$240.00 - $293.00 per day.

Benefits

• Long-term substitute teachers earn sick leave and personal time off pursuant to the teacher labor agreement on a pro-rated basis.

Qualifications

Required

• Valid MN teaching license as a Speech Language Pathologist
• Master’s degree or equivalent
• Experience working with students with Communication Disorders
• Experience working with school-age students

Desired

• Knowledge of special education due process procedures
• Experience working in schools
• Experience with third-party billing (in the schools)
• Computer proficiency
• Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Adhere to due process guidelines using district-recommended methods and instruments to:
  • Evaluate and identify the communication disorders of students
  • Participate in team decisions regarding eligibility
  • Facilitate evaluation plans and reports
• Serve as case manager for appropriate students by:
  • Developing and maintaining IEPs
  • Facilitating IEP meetings
  • Providing parents and/or guardians with Rights and Procedural Safeguards information and notification of team meetings in a timely manner
  • Developing and sharing progress reports with parents
• Maintain and promote confidentiality per data privacy and FERPA legislation.
• Provide direct instruction to students to remediate their communication disorders or to provide them with an alternate means of communicating and to assist them in attaining their IEP goals.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, when related to speech and language goals.
• Provide job performance feedback to, direct the work of, and support the paraprofessionals in the implementation of the students' IEP goals.
• Maintain data as required to monitor and evaluate student progress.
• Advocate for the needs of the child with communication disorders.
• Participate in relevant staff development opportunities, be knowledgeable about current promising practices in the field of communication disorders, and stay current with state rules and regulations governing special education.
• Collaborate with IEP case managers and other related service providers.
• Possess knowledge of technology strategies/equipment available to students and, when needed, provide strategy information to general education teachers.
• Inquire and bill third parties when parents agree to allow the district to bill their insurance company or medical assistance when needed.
• Collaborate with outside agencies providing services for students and families.
• Communicate effectively and positively with staff, students, parents, and administration.
• Other related duties as assigned.