Position Type: Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist
Date Posted: 2/28/2025
Location: John Weldon Elementary
Closing Date: 03/14/2025
Certification Missouri Board Certification or SP/Lang K-12
Salary Minimum starting salary of $51,360
Reports To Assigned Supervisor
About Us The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is dedicated to supporting the communication needs of our students to enhance their educational success. We are seeking a skilled Speech Language Pathologist to identify communication disorders, implement effective treatments, and collaborate with staff and families to support student development.
Job Summary The Speech Language Pathologist identifies students with communication disorders, plans and implements treatment to minimize adverse impacts on their success, and provides direction to teachers and Communication Therapy Aides.
Key Responsibilities - Assessment: Evaluate students' communication skills (e.g., articulation, fluency, voice, language) to identify disorders and develop treatment recommendations.
- Collaboration: Work with parents, teachers, physicians, and other professionals to communicate information and resolve issues.
- Coordination: Organize meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g., testing, IEPs, parent conferences) to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Treatment Planning: Develop and implement evaluation and treatment plans, interventions, and educational materials.
- Instruction: Train students in the use of communication technologies (e.g., hearing aids, augmentative devices) and instruct assigned staff on communicative disorders and techniques.
- Reporting: Interpret medical and evaluation reports, maintain files and records, and prepare documentation for compliance and reference.
- Therapy: Provide speech and language therapy to minimize the impact of communication disorders on student success.
- Research: Investigate resources and methods to determine appropriate approaches for addressing students' needs.
Minimum Qualifications - Education: Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.
- Experience: Job-related experience within a specialized field is required.
- Skills: Proficiency in using assessment instruments, specialized equipment, and standard office software; ability to maintain accurate records.
- Knowledge: Understanding of speech and hearing mechanisms, therapy principles, and relevant codes, policies, and regulations.
- Abilities: Ability to manage data, adapt to changing priorities, communicate with diverse groups, and solve problems independently.
Work Environment - Physical Demands: Some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. Performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Benefits FHSD offers a comprehensive employer-paid benefits package, including:
- Medical and dental plan options
- Vision coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- District-paid basic life insurance ($75,000)
- District-paid Short-Term Disability
- Paid holidays
Family coverage, long-term disability, and additional life insurance options are available at the employee's expense.
Other Functions - Meetings: Participate in meetings and training sessions to gather and share information.
- Documentation: Prepare written materials to document activities and provide reference.
- Inquiry Response: Address inquiries from parents, teachers, and staff to resolve issues and provide information.
- Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient functioning of the work unit.
Application Materials
Please complete the application via the Francis Howell School District website. In addition, please attach the following items to your application: - Letter of Interest addressed to: Lisa Simpkins, Chief Human Resources Officer
- Current Resume
- Current letters of reference, one which is from a current supervisor (external applicants only)
We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to the FHSD team!Attachment(s):
- 25-26-Teacher-Salary-Schedule.pdf
- SLP.pdf
