Speech Language Pathologist

The Laclede County R1 School District is seeking a talented and dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year. This Individual would also be responsible for some diagnostics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for speech/language improvement.
• Plan/hold conferences for, write, and implement IEPs for students on caseload.
• Provide a therapeutic program to meet the individual needs of children with speech/language disabilities.
• Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring students with suspected and identified speech and language disabilities.
• Provide screening to identify children with speech/language disabilities at regular intervals and specified levels.
• Assist in referring individuals to appropriate agencies and specialists in the community as needed.
• Provide appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual students’ needs and correct existing speech/language disabilities.
• Provide a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, hearing, and language impairments.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy by suggesting daily activities for the students.
• Provide information and support to parents and families when appropriate.
• Provide in-service education and serve as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech/language improvement.
• Keep thorough ongoing records for the individual student receiving therapy or other school-provided speech/language services.
• Complete required paperwork for special education compliance and Medicaid billing.
• Other duties as assigned by the Administration.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Possession of a master’s or higher degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university; and a valid Missouri license in Speech-Language Pathology from the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.