Future Speech and Language Therapist

Young World Physical Education; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in O’Fallon, Missouri is seeking a qualified Speech and Language Therapist. The role involves providing individualized therapy programs to students and assisting teachers in identifying speech and language impairments. Candidates must have the necessary certification and demonstrate collaboration skills with school staff. Competitive salary according to current salary schedules is provided, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Certification as required by state certification authorities.
• Experience in providing therapy for speech and language impairments.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized therapy programs to meet student needs.
• Assist teachers in identifying speech and language impairments.
• Maintain accurate records as required.

Skills

Individualized therapy programs

Assessment and diagnosis of speech impairments

Collaboration with teachers

Record keeping

Professional growth

Job description

Future Speech and Language Therapist

Fort Zumwalt R-2 School District, District Office – O'Fallon, Missouri.

Job Details

Job ID: 4933618

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Professional Staff Positions Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Professional Staff Positions PS: 613

QUALIFICATIONS: As set by state certification authorities.

REPORTS TO: Principal

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

JOB GOAL: To help reduce or eliminate speech and language impairments that interfere with the individual student’s ability to benefit from the district’s educational program.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Provides appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual students’ needs and reduce or eliminate existing speech or language impairments.
• Assists teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments.
• Provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, hearing, and language impairments.
• Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy by suggestions for the student’s daily activities.
• Prepares for provision of therapy services and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policies and administrative regulations.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Provides for his or her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be according to the current salary schedule and the Professional Agreement. Days employed in excess of the established work calendar shall be payable at the employee’s regular daily rate.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

Approved: July 21, 2003

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Categories

Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist