Position Type :
Student Support Services (Licensed) / Speech and Language Pathologist
Date Posted : 4 / 28 / 2025
Location :
Lincoln Center and Secondary Building Job Summary
Speech-language pathologists provide a complete array of services to students with identified communication challenges, including students whose primary disability is "speech-language impairment" and students with primary disabilities who have needs in the area of communication. This position will serve students in our elementary and secondary settings.
Employee Group : Teachers
FLSA status : Exempt
Reports to : Director of Student Services and Building Principal(s)
Salary Range : $44,929 - $102,918
Salary placement is based on education and experience as indicated in Teachers' Collectively Bargained Agreement.
Job Functions
Assessment & Evaluation :
- Conduct assessments, create comprehensive report results, and follow Minnesota state criteria in area(s) of special education eligibility as well as mandated timelines.
Intervention & Therapy :
Provide direct speech and language therapy services in individual and small-group settings.Develop and implement educational plans as described on individual IEP or IFSP and train building staff as needed.Implement the use of augmentative and assistive technology devices for communication.Collaboration & Consultation :
Adhere to all district policies and procedures.Support the district's mission, vision and values.Contribute to and participate in the building student support teams.Serve as an IEP case manager for students with speech-language impairments.Facilitate team meetings to review student progress and develop IEPs as related to student needs.Communicate effectively with students, families, educators, and administrators regarding student programs and progress.Collaborate with students, families, related service providers, outside agencies, and other team members to promote growth of each student.Work cooperatively with general education teachers and staff and provide building training as needed.Create and maintain a professional working relationship with families and staff.Obtain and demonstrate knowledge of general education curriculum including the grade level outcomes and state standards.Participate in building and district level professional development activities.Documentation & Compliance :
Adhere to federal and state statutes and rules related to individualized service, third party billing, and due process.Maintain appropriate records and reports. Collect data on progress on goals and objectives for each student and meet all required timelines.Determine and complete purchase orders for supplies, materials, and equipment based on student needs.Perform all other duties and responsibilities in certification areas as directed by the Director of Student Services and / or the Building Principal.Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required :
Minnesota State licensure in Speech and Language.Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) - ASHA Certification.Ability to travel between sites as needed.Excellent technology skills.Commitment to working effectively with culturally, economically and socially diverse students and families.Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendancePhysical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities required including close vision.
Benefits at South St. Paul Public Schools :
HealthPartners coverage for medical and dental403(b) retirement with district matchTRA (Teacher Retirement Association) benefitsFlexible spending accountPaid time off and leave benefitsComplete benefits details available through Human Resources. Benefits vary by position and contract.