Early Childhood Speech and Language Pathologist (Birth-Age 3)

Spring Lake Park Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Sick Leave

403(b)

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Spring Lake Park Schools seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to assess, plan, and support communication goals for diverse learners in a collaborative K-12 setting.

Responsibilities include developing IEPs, delivering therapy in individual and group formats, and consulting with teachers to foster inclusive education. Minnesota licensure eligibility is required; 1.0 FTE, salary range provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and eligibility for Minnesota licensure.
• Commitment to equitable education and student-centered planning.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills for collaborative work.
• Ability to design and implement speech-language goals within IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose speech, language, and communication needs.
• Develop and implement IEP-aligned therapy plans in multiple settings.
• Provide direct and indirect services and consult with classroom staff.
• Collaborate with staff to support inclusive, student-centered learning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Student-centered approach

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Minnesota State Licensure eligibility

Job description

About Spring Lake Park Schools

Hello from Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park in the northwest Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose - "High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses" provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

About Spring Lake Park Schools

Hello from Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park in the northwest Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose - "High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses" provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a culture where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning that are centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

About Spring Lake Park Educators

Each teacher at Spring Lake Park Schools designs meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for the future. Our educators create engaging, relevant work grounded in students' interests, strengths, and needs, challenging them to think deeply and take an active role in their learning.

Teachers cultivate inclusive, engaging learning environments where each student feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging. The focus is developing strong academic skills and essential career and life competencies such as collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and self-direction.

Our teachers are reflective, collaborative professionals committed to ongoing learning. They embrace a culture of reciprocal feedback, refining their practice and driving continuous improvement and innovation. Above all, they believe that each student deserves meaningful work worthy of their time, talents, and potential.

Our speech and language pathologists serve as a member of school-based teams, including evaluation and child study teams, to support student planning and eligibility determination. They conduct comprehensive speech, language, and communication evaluations using formal and informal measures. Using that data, they develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) aligned with student needs and goals. This includes providing direct and indirect speech-language therapy in individual and group settings across articulation, language, fluency, voice, and social communication needs. They provide consultation and training to staff on communication strategies, accommodations, and the use of AAC systems to support student access and participation. Some speech and language pathologists may provide supervision and support to a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA).

Qualifications/Licensing Requirements

The successful candidate must have earned a B.A. or B.S. degree and holds or is eligible for a Minnesota State Licensure in Speech Language Pathology. Additional demonstrated qualifications include: commitment to the equitable education of all students, creative planning and organizational skills, and highly effective interpersonal skills. Ability to successfully implement the responsibilities of the position overview listed above.

Preferences

We strongly prefer candidates who have exhibited excellence in collaboration with colleagues and an enthusiasm to work with students. Preferred candidates will also have a demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning as evidenced by graduate-level work or an earned degree, as well as participation in professional organization conferences or seminars related to the content area. Prefer candidate with experience working with diverse learners.

Salary

Group

Teachers

Position

1.0 FTE Teacher

Rate of Pay

$53,228-$107,781/school year (placement determined based on experience and qualifications)

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Sick Leave, 403(b), Life, LTD, FSA

Other

Salary pro-rated based on start date.

Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.