2026-27 Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
Teaches communicatively impaired children in accordance with approved programs as dictated by birth to three or school-aged children’s needs. Evaluates students using appropriate testing, observation, and supplementary information provided by records and outside agencies. Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop IEPs and intervention plans to achieve goals. Utilizes therapist techniques consistent with research on characteristics of effective speech therapy. Maintains student service, administrative and other departmental records in accordance with the District, State, and Federal policies. Assesses need and recommends assistive technology necessary for function at school. Participates in parent teacher conferences and communicates with parents in regards to student progress; serves as a resource. Monitors the effects of speech therapy and the need for continuance or modification. Attends required meetings. Prepares reports as required. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree.
- Current, valid South Dakota School Speech-Language Pathologist License.
- Successful internship, preferably in a school system or other pediatric setting.
- Constant hand-eye/mind-eye coordination.
- Frequent walking, keyboarding, speaking, writing, bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, sitting, stooping, and turning.
- Some lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, email, and internet.
- Ability to keep information confidential.
Nice To Haves
- Preferably in a school system or other pediatric setting.
Responsibilities
- Teaches communicatively impaired children in accordance with approved programs as dictated by birth to three or school-aged children’s needs.
- Evaluates students using appropriate testing, observation, and supplementary information provided by records and outside agencies.
- Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop IEPs and intervention plans to achieve goals.
- Utilizes therapist techniques consistent with research on characteristics of effective speech therapy.
- Maintains student service, administrative and other departmental records in accordance with the District, State, and Federal policies.
- Assesses need and recommends assistive technology necessary for function at school.
- Participates in parent teacher conferences and communicates with parents in regards to student progress; serves as a resource.
- Monitors the effects of speech therapy and the need for continuance or modification.
- Attends required meetings.
- Prepares reports as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
