2026-2027 Speech Language Pathologist (Open Pool)

Hattiesburg Public School District; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hattiesburg Public School District is looking for a Speech Pathologist to develop and implement a speech, language, and hearing program tailored to individual student needs. The position requires a Mississippi teaching certificate and a master's degree in speech pathology. Responsibilities include overseeing therapy schedules, conducting evaluations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The role supports the district's mission and includes annual evaluations and compliance with educational regulations.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Mississippi teaching certificate.
• Requires a Master's degree in speech pathology.
• Preferred membership in relevant speech and hearing associations.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and implements building/therapy schedules.
• Performs and interprets diagnostic evaluations.
• Provides direct/indirect therapy for identified students.
• Consults with parents, teachers, and colleagues on student progress.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations.

Skills

Mississippi teaching certificate

Master's degree in speech pathology

Membership in the Mississippi Speech and Hearing Association

Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology

Certification from the Mississippi Board of Examiners in Speech Pathology

Education

Master's degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Speech Pathologists

SUPERVISES: N/A

REPORTS TO: Principal of assigned school or Supervising Administrator

Qualifications

• Mississippi teaching certificate and a master’s degree in speech pathology
• Membership in the Mississippi Speech and Hearing Association and in the American Speech and Hearing Association is preferred. Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology and certification of the Mississippi Board of Examiners in Speech Pathology is also preferred.

Job Goal

To establish a speech, language, and hearing program that will meet the varying communication needs and skills of individual pupils; that will reflect comprehensive planning and provide for the development of a continuum of services including appropriate procedures for early identification, diagnosis, consultation, referral, habilitation, instruction and evaluation.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Implements building/therapy schedules
• Establishes a referral/screening and evaluation system for speech/language services (i.e., articulation tracking for elementary, new referrals, three-year comprehensive reassessments)
• Performs and interprets diagnostic evaluations to determine eligibility
• Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the referral/diagnostic process
• Provides direct/indirect therapy for identified student
• Provides therapy through continuous evaluation and annual updating of individual educational plan
• Be accountable for student status through the use of charts, records, progress reports, etc.
• Supports hearing screening program and provides input assistance when needed
• Provides consulting services to parents, teachers, administrators, and colleagues
• Ensures professional growth and support through scheduled staff meetings and related professional readings, conferences, workshops, or in-services
• Submits reports and schedules eligibility meetings in order to meet timelines compliance requirements of federal and state regulations
• Prepares a schedule of speech students for the principal as early as possible and continue to inform him/her of changes in schedule or students added or deleted
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees

EVALUATION: Annually