Speech Language Pathologist-Early Childhood Program

Speech Language Pathologist-Early Childhood Program Hazelwood School District District Wide - Florissant, Missouri This job is also posted in Hazelwood School District Job Details

Job ID:

5518801

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Jun 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description Hazelwood School District - JOB

DESCRIPTION

Speech-Language Pathologist

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

To facilitate student achievement by helping students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES

Facilitate student achievement. Requirements and Responsibilities Provide speech/language therapy services as determined by the IEP Consult with ECE teachers and parents regarding the students' progress Maintain attendance, ongoing evaluation, and progress records Follow all special education compliance regulations in accordance with DESE and state law. Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members (OT, PT, ECSE teachers) Must have Speech Language Pathologist certification in Missouri Ability to work with children with speech and language deficits both in the classroom and in an itinerant setting. Must be able to travel to various sites across the district Assess student progress and create developmentally appropriate goals Experience in writing an Individual Education Plan (IEP) preferred Monitors student achievement.

Examples of Work Performed:

Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, with the assistance of district specialists. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Examples of Work:

Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher/building aides and volunteers and, cooperatively with administrator, evaluates their job performance by providing meaningful input. Maintains and continuously improves professional competence through regular attendance at PDC activities and other professional development opportunities support by the district. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education - Master's Degree from an institution accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association accrediting body in

Communication Disorders:

Speech-Language Pathology. Knowledge/Skills - Proficient in preparing rigorous, interactive, exciting, and informative lesson plans Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, Desktop Publisher and database management. Able to work effectively with colleagues, parents, administrators, etc. Superior interpersonal skills to facilitate an excellent educational experience for students in a high energy/stress environment. Discretion and confidentiality with an awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education Policies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed. Must be self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and to lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required included close vision, distance vision, the ability to adjust and focus, and depth perception. Specific hearing abilities required include normal conversation, phone conversation, and isolating voices in multiple conversations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

Works in a classroom environment a majority of the time and is required to work outdoors for a small portion of the day. Must be able to travel to various sites across the district.

EQUIPMENT / TOOLS/ MATERIALS USED

Personal computer, copier, scanner, and fax.

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

None

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Assigned to 190 day work calendar; 36 hours and 40 minutes per week minimum; compensation and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life) as provided by the Board of Education. Equal Opportunity Employer •The statements contained within this document are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the position. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, management reserves the right to revise the position or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological changes). This job description does not create an employment contract.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements