Certified Speech-Language Pathologist for School District

Full Time Certified Speech-Language Pathologist for School District

Are you ready to feel supported, valued, and truly understood in your work as a school-based SLP?

At Next Level Speech Therapy (NLST) , we do things differentlybecause we are you. NLST is SLP-owned and operated , which means we know the real challenges and joys of working in schools, and weve built a company designed to support you every step of the way.

- SLP-Owned, Not Investor-Run: Were led by experienced speech-language pathologists who care about quality service and provider well-beingnot profit margins.
- Salary Model: Get paid a reliable salary over 12 monthseven though youre only working 10. Weekly pay, full benefits, and financial stability all year long.
- 1:1 Mentorship: Whether you're a seasoned SLP or just starting out, youll have access to ongoing mentorship and clinical support from experienced SLPs who actually understand school-based work.
- Community & Culture: We prioritize connection, collaboration, and creating a space where you dont feel like youre doing this alone.

Districts often offer structurebut limited flexibility, minimal mentorship, and a heavy caseload with little support. At NLST, you get:

• A dedicated team that advocates for your success
• Access to high-quality materials and therapy tools
• A culture that values professional growth and work-life balance

Now hiring for the 25/26 school year - Full time - In person , Speech-Language Pathologist - St. Cloud, Minnesota (Area)

This is a general post for full-time (37.5 hours) positions at multiple school districts in the St. Cloud, Minnesota (Area). These are W-2 hourly positions with direct and indirect paid at the same hourly rate.

Annual Salar y : $60,000 - $85,000 *Based on years of experience in the public-school setting - Paid through summer and school holidays

Benefits include:

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 401K
• MN licensure and ASHA dues paid
• Health and wellness time off
• ASHA learning pass for CEUs
• Paid through summer and school holidays

Certifications and Licensure Requirements:

• Valid MN SLP license (or willing to obtain)
• Valid MN ESA certificate (or willing to obtain)
• Valid ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence

Your role with NLST: Performance responsibilities and essential functions may be as follows:

• Participate as a team member with responsibility for the identification, eligibility, and placement of speech and language impaired students.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for assigned students and to meet individual student needs.
• Participate in staff meetings, planning events, department/special education meetings, manifestation determination meetings, FBA/BIP meetings, and eligibility, evaluation, and placement meetings.
• Communicate with other professionals providing services for students to ensure continuity and coordination of program.
• Work directly with students to implement IEP goals and objectives.
• Develop therapy schedules and provide speech language pathology (SLP) services for students with speech and language impairments from preschool through 12th grade in accordance with their IEP.
• Evaluate, implement and monitor augmentative communication devices for appropriate students including devices for deaf and hard of hearing students.
• Plan and provide clear and intentional focused instruction based upon individual student IEP goals using state standards, subject matter content and district curriculum.
• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs for the purpose of promoting individual achievement.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment for the purpose of promoting effective student behavior and success.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and school community for the purpose of fostering student success and achievement,and meeting special education laws and policies.
• Participate in and facilitate various meetings for the purpose of addressing student goals and needs, and to meet laws and policies. Meetings may include school and department, manifestation determination, eligibility, evaluation and placement.
• Maintain and process accurate records/documents as required by State and Federal regulations and district policy.
• Direct the work of assigned classified staff.
• Implement and comply with District policies and the Code of Professional Conduct.
• Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified under contract.
• Fulfill other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Ability to address a variety of speech/language deficits.
• Current knowledge of assistive technology.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of subject matter/course content relevant to assignment.
• Knowledge and understanding of child development.
• Ability to effectively meet developmental needs of students.
• Ability to assess and evaluate student progress and achievement.
• Knowledge of and skills in using effective instructional strategies and practices.
• Knowledge and skill in designing and conducting specialized instruction, remediation, and evaluation.
• Ability to adapt and modify techniques and materials for effectiveness.
• Skills and abilities in organization, time management and recordkeeping.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Ability to interact positively and effectively with parents, students, staff and administrators.
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written formats with a variety of constituents.
• Ability to operate technology devices and specific software programs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability and commitment to strengthen job-related competencies.
• Valid State drivers license required

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Next Level Speech Therapy, P.C. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NLST complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company does business.