Speech Pathologist - ECSE (0.8 FTE)

North Saint Paul Maplewood & Oakdale School District 622; Beaver Lake; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

New teacher training week

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

A school district in Alberta is seeking a Speech Pathologist to support students with communication disorders. This role involves evaluation, IEP development, and direct teaching to help students achieve their language goals. Qualifications include a Master's degree and a valid MN teaching license. The position provides opportunities for collaboration with educational teams and access to comprehensive benefits. Join us to make a meaningful difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent is required.
• MN teaching license in Speech Language Pathology is essential.
• Experience working with school-age students with special needs.
• Knowledge of special education due process procedures.
• Experience working with school age students.
• Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and identify communication disorders using district methods.
• Develop IEPs and facilitate IEP meetings for case management.
• Provide direct instruction to students to address their communication needs.
• Provide direct instruction to students to remediate their communication disorders or to provide them with an alternate means of communicating and to assist them in attaining their IEP goals.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, when related to speech and language goals.
• Provide job performance feedback to, direct the work of, and support the paraprofessionals in the implementation of the students' IEP goals.
• Maintain data as required to monitor and evaluate student progress.
• Advocate for the needs of the child with communication disorders.
• Participate in relevant staff development opportunities, be knowledgeable about current promising practices in the field of communication disorders, and stay current with state rules and regulations governing special education.
• Utilize conflict management strategies and resources for support when conflict occurs between staff and/or parents.
• Collaborate with IEP case managers and other related service providers.
• Possess knowledge of technology strategies/equipment available to students and, when needed, provide strategy information to general education teachers.
• Inquire and bill third parties when parents agree to allow the district to bill their insurance company or medical assistance when needed.
• Collaborate with outside agencies providing services for students and families.
• Attend cluster meetings related to special education.
• Communicate effectively and positively with staff, students, parents, and administration.
• Maintain appropriate licensure for the position.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with Communication Disorders

Collaboration with education staff

Case management

Confidentiality maintenance

School-age experience

Education

Masters degree or equivalent

Appropriate MN teaching license

Job description

Position

Speech Pathologist - ECSE (0.8 FTE)

Work Schedule

8 hours/day, 194 duty days

Start Date

Fall 2026

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are in accordance with the teacher labor agreement - https://www.isd622.org/about/human-resources

Required Qualifications

• Appropriate MN teaching license as a Speech Language Pathologist
• Masters degree or equivalent
• Experience working with students with Communication Disorders
• Knowledge of special education due process procedures
• Experience working with school age students
• Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with third party billing (in the schools)
• Computer proficiency

Responsibilities

• Adhere to due process guidelines using district recommended methods and instruments to: evaluate and identify the communication disorders of students; participate in team decisions regarding eligibility; and facilitate evaluation plans and reports.
• Serve as case manager for appropriate students by: developing and maintaining IEPs; facilitating IEP meetings, providing parents and/or guardians with Rights and Procedural Safeguards information and notification of team meetings in a timely manner; and develop and share progress reports with parents.
• Maintain and promote confidentiality per data privacy, FERPA and HIPPA legislation.
• Provide direct instruction to students to remediate their communication disorders or to provide them with an alternate means of communicating and to assist them in attaining their IEP goals.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, when related to speech and language goals.
• Provide job performance feedback to, direct the work of, and support the paraprofessionals in the implementation of the students' IEP goals.
• Maintain data as required to monitor and evaluate student progress.
• Advocate for the needs of the child with communication disorders.
• Participate in relevant staff development opportunities, be knowledgeable about current promising practices in the field of communication disorders, and stay current with state rules and regulations governing special education.
• Utilize conflict management strategies and resources for support when conflict occurs between staff and/or parents.
• Collaborate with IEP case managers and other related service providers.
• Possess knowledge of technology strategies/equipment available to students and, when needed, provide strategy information to general education teachers.
• Inquire and bill third parties when parents agree to allow the district to bill their insurance company or medical assistance when needed.
• Collaborate with outside agencies providing services for students and families.
• Attend cluster meetings related to special education.
• Communicate effectively and positively with staff, students, parents, and administration.
• Maintain appropriate licensure for the position.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity and EEO

Independent School District No, 622, does not discriminated on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity.

ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

Inspire

Inspire. Lead. Make a Difference. Consider joining the School District 622 Special Education Team!

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, the Special Education Team has access to 21st Century Schools, Due Process Support (including: Due process clerks and a district-wide evaluation team), Sped Forms software, due process hours/Stipend, a week of new special education teacher training, and ongoing professional development. Special Educators have access to a diverse team of leaders and curriculum supports, all while providing lifelong learning opportunities to students of all ages. Join us!