Language/Speech Teacher

Hattiesburg Public School District; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is hiring a Speech Pathologist for Woodley Elementary to develop and implement a speech, language, and hearing program tailored to individual needs. The ideal candidate will hold a master's degree in speech pathology and a Mississippi teaching certificate, with preferred memberships in relevant associations. Responsibilities include diagnostic evaluations, therapy provision, and close collaboration with educators and parents. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on students' communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Mississippi teaching certificate and a master's degree in speech pathology.
• Membership in professional associations preferred.
• Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement building/therapy schedules.
• Establish referral/screening and evaluation system for services.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic evaluations.
• Provide direct/indirect therapy for identified students.
• Provides direct/indirect therapy for identified student.
• Provides therapy through continued evaluation and updating of IEPs.
• Be accountable for student status through records and reports.
• Supports hearing screening program and provides input when needed.
• Provides consulting services to parents, teachers, administrators, and colleagues.
• Ensures professional growth through staff meetings and training.

Skills

Communication skills

Diagnostic evaluation

Therapeutic procedure knowledge

Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Master's degree in speech pathology

Mississippi teaching certificate

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 9/29/2025
• Location: Woodley Elementary

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