Districtwide -Speech and Language Pathologist (2026-27 SY)

Elko • Elko, NV

19h • Onsite

About The Position

To help reduce or eliminate communication-related impairments that interfere with the individual student's ability to drive full benefit from the District's educational program.

Requirements

• License - SPEECH AND LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENTS
• Must possess a valid Speech and Language Pathologist license.
• Must have a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or a related field.
• Must have at least one year of experience working with children in a school setting.
• Must have knowledge of speech and language development and disorders.
• Must have knowledge of assessment and intervention strategies for speech and language impairments.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to maintain accurate and complete records.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with students, parents/guardians, peers, administration, and community members.
• Must be able to maintain and improve professional competence.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with assistive technology.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource to school staff members for professional development regarding communication related skills.
• Assists and guides teacher in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments.
• Provides a therapeutic program to meet individual needs of students with speech and language impairments.
• Provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech and language impairments.
• Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate.
• Provides an individualized program of speech and language therapy to meet individual student's needs.
• Collaborates with classroom teacher and other staff members in the implementation of therapy into daily activities.
• Accurately completes requisition forms to request appropriate materials and equipment for speech and language programs that comply with the budget.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records and inventories as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Cooperates and communicates with building principals concerning the speech therapy program in their school.
• Guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives, in order to meet the needs of all students.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work cooperatively with students, parents/guardians, peers, administration, and community members.
• Participate as an active member with other faculty and staff.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and district policy.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by principal.

Benefits

• 9 Months (154-day contract)
• FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
• The Elko County School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not knowingly discriminate in any area of employment.
• Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation(s) during any step of the screening process or who have questions about qualifications should notify a representative in the Human Resources Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level