2026-2027 Speech Language Pathologist (Open Pool)

Hattiesburg Public School District; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hattiesburg Public School District is seeking a Speech Pathologist to develop and deliver speech, language, and hearing services within assigned schools. The role focuses on evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and direct or consultative therapy to support individual student needs.

The position requires a Mississippi teaching certificate and a master’s degree in speech pathology; certification and professional association memberships are preferred.

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, along with CCC-SLP and state certification preferences.

Responsibilities

• Implements building/therapy schedules.
• Establishes a referral/screening and evaluation system for speech/language services.
• 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 education plan.
• Be accountable for student status through charts, records, progress reports, etc.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Mississippi teaching certificate

Master's degree in Speech Pathology

CCC-SLP certification preferred

Mississippi Board of Examiners in Speech Pathology certification preferred

Job description

TITLE: SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Mississippi teaching certificate and a master’s degree in speech pathology
2. 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.

SUPERVISES: N/A

REPORTS TO: Principal of assigned school or Supervising Administrator

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:

1. Implements building/therapy schedules
2. Establishes a referral/screening and evaluation system for speech/language services (i.e., articulation tracking for elementary, new referrals, three-year comprehensive reassessments)
3. Performs and interprets diagnostic evaluations to determine eligibility
4. Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the referral/diagnostic process
5. Provides direct/indirect therapy for identified student
6. Provides therapy through continuous evaluation and annual updating of individual educational plan
7. Be accountable for student status through the use of charts, records, progress reports, etc.
8. Supports hearing screening program and provides input assistance when needed
9. Provides consulting services to parents, teachers, administrators, and colleagues
10. Ensures professional growth and support through scheduled staff meetings and related professional readings, conferences, workshops, or in-services
11. Submits reports and schedules eligibility meetings in order to meet timelines compliance requirements of federal and state regulations
12. 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
13. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
14. Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
15. Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees

EVALUATION:

Annually