Speech Language Pathologist

.5 FTE Speech/Language Pathologist

Job Summary:

Provide speech and language therapy for students with special education services, including speech, language, voice, fluency, and neurogenic swallowing disorders and communication impairments. Responsible for implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in accordance with due process rights of students. Ability to work in the beautiful MN River Valley and short distance to the Twin Cities Metro Area.

Position Description:

• Provides students with specific direct and indirect speech therapy services as determined in the IEP. Conducts appropriate speech therapy screening, evaluation, and intervention services to support students with disabilities who are referred by school personnel and parents. Follows departmental and state guidelines for providing screening, evaluation, and intervention services for children with disabilities, including maintaining compliance with due process requirements, professional peer review, and administrative review policies;
• Effectively communicates with district personnel, students, caseworkers, parents, etc. Participates in meetings as requested. Serves as a liaison with the medical community and agencies on student issues related to speech therapy services. Supports parents of children with disabilities to understand the role of speech therapy services in school. Accesses school and community resources;
• Consults with classroom teachers, staff, outside therapy agencies and parents regarding communication programs and student performance;
• Provides billable medical assistance services;
• Plans to develop and implement therapeutic materials and activities, such as symbols, communication systems, communication notebooks and instructional and social skills activities, consistent with the student's IEP.

License Required:

• A current license in Speech Language Pathology issued by the Minnesota Department of Education as well as eligibility for an American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association Clinical Fellowship, or the CCC certification.
• May be required to possess a current Minnesota Motor Vehicle Class D Operator License.

Extracurricular Opportunities:

Le Sueur-Henderson Schools will have open positions for extracurricular positions during the 2026-27 School Year

Application Procedure:

Apply online

Salary:

Based on the Le Sueur-Henderson Education Association's Master Agreement.

Note:

Candidates must pass a criminal background check to be eligible for employment.

For more information, please contact:

Darren Kern, Superintendent, at 507-665-4600 or dkern@isd2397 Karey Heim, Special Education Director, at 507-665-5810 or kheim@swmetro288.org