Speech Language Pathologist: 2026-2027 School Year

Educate Kansas • Manhattan, KS

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About The Position

As a Speech-Language Pathologist in our school, you will work with students to assess communication needs and provide treatment. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create individualized treatment plans and support students in achieving their communication goals. This position has full-time and part-time options.

Requirements

• Kansas licensure with endorsements in the specialty area required.
• Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Able to provide a thorough assessment and diagnosis for speech, voice, hearing, and language impairments.
• Knowledge of therapy techniques that meet the diverse needs of students.
• All USD 383 employees must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
• Guides students in maintaining acceptable standards of classroom behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or students group involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the districts philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates instructional and interpersonal strategies and techniques that are responsive to the cultural, ethnic, economic, and linguistic differences of students.
• Instructs all students from a culturally inclusive perspective and establishes an expectation that classroom language and behaviors value differences.
• Supports students in their efforts to discover and share their own cultural identities and teaches students the appropriate language for asking questions about the culture of other people.
• Evaluates student progress on a continual basis and reports at designated times.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for educationally related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Cooperates with other members of staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.

Benefits

• Health Benefits Available.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• For the 2026-2027 school year, USD 383 paid the full health insurance premium for employees (Option C) and short-term disability insurance. Value of contributions per year-$8,772.
• Additional Benefits Available- Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, Stroke Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
• 11 Paid Sick Leave days and 2 Personal days.
• USD 383 makes monthly contributions to a 403(b)-retirement account for all certified and eligible employees.
• KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System): 6% monthly staff contribution. Vested after five years.
• District provided devices - iPad, laptop, and/or desktop for certified staff.
• PAID COLLABORATION TIME.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed