A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist Date Posted:
8/31/2026
Location:
Districtwide Date Available:
as soon as possible
Closing Date:
Open until filled
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Fulltime hybrid speech/language pathologist 189-day calendar Salary and benefits based on 2024-2025 Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement School Site(s) to be determined
RESPONSIBLITIES
Pre-referral consultation to general and special education teachers. Case management for students with communication impairments only. Serve as a member of the
IEP/IFSP
team for students with other primary disabilities with communication needs. Conducts comprehensive evaluations for all communication disabilities. Develop
IEP/IIIP/IFSP
including instructional objectives reflective of student's identified needs Provides appropriate individualized instruction and supports to meet individual student needs in area of communication; maintain data on objectives related to instruction. Provide indirect and consultative services to teams, teachers, and parents. Due process compliance, third-party billing, and program data collection. Other duties as assigned. Must attend all professional development held by the district in person. Must be within 20 minutes of internet service if remote wi-fi services are not available. May need to attend Evaluation/IEP meetings in person if requested. Must attend conferences, open houses, or other school events in person (supervisory hours). Must attend standardized testing days in person (MCA, FASTBRIDGE, ACT, etc). May need to come in person to test students for special education evaluations and conduct observations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year Current Minnesota Speech-Language Pathologist license Three years online experience as Speech Language Pathologist
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Apply on-line at https://www.applitrack.com/rdale.onlineapp/ POSTING
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Equal Opportunity Employer Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance Anh Tran Human Resources Program Director 4148 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427
