Speech and Language Pathologist

School District of Onalaska•Onalaska, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The School District of Onalaska is accepting applications for a Speech and Language Pathologist beginning with the 2026-27 school year. This specific assignment for the year is split between one elementary school and middle school. The job goal is to evaluate, diagnose, and implement Speech/Language services for a wide range of students with disabilities of various ages. The district values Belonging, Engagement, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, and Integrity.

Requirements

Possess a valid Wisconsin Teaching License in Speech-Language Pathology (#1820)
Possess a minimum of a Masters in Science Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Maintain current Certificates of Clinical Competence (CCCs) through the American Speech Language Hearing Association

Nice To Haves

Prior school based therapy experience

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and implement Speech/Language services for a wide range of students with disabilities of various ages.
Maintain knowledge of current state and federal laws, regulations and codes applicable to speech and language and special education.
Determine and use professionally sound procedures for identification, diagnosis, referral, and reevaluation.
Assure adherence to state eligibility criteria.
Complete all necessary procedural compliance paperwork related to the identification and services for students with special education needs in the area of speech/language impairment.
Serve as a member of the IEP Team identifying goals in the area of speech and language for students who qualify for services.
Develop, write and implement comprehensive Individual Education Plans (IEP) for special education students.
Conduct speech/language evaluations and re-evaluations in accordance with legal requirements.
Provide speech and/or language therapy to students as stipulated by their Individual Education Plan.
Utilize planning time to perform additional professional responsibilities including parent conferences, IEP team meetings, classroom observation of students, and consultations with classroom teachers and other professional support personnel.
Serve as case manager for students whose primary related Special Education service is speech and language.
Maintain current Certificates of Clinical Competence (CCCs) through the American Speech Language Hearing Association.
Complete monthly Medicaid billing for school based services for qualified students.
Maintain student progress notes in student records.
Communicates with parents on a regular basis to discuss student progress.
Re-evaluate students' individual speech and language needs on a regular basis.
Collaborate with school staff to coordinate services to students.
Participate in professional development and in-service training programs; develop and maintain current resource information.
Participate in district speech screening activities.
Collaborate with other district speech language pathologists on a regular basis as a Professional Learning Community.
Participate in district Child Find activities when appropriate.
Serve as a resource for staff on issues related to speech and language therapy.
Communicate and refer to outside agencies, hospitals, or clinics when appropriate.
Perform related duties as assigned.