Speech and Language Pathologist

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 48,500 - 90,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Retirement plans

Access to health & wellness centers

Job summary

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist to enhance communication skills among students. This role involves developing tailored therapy programs, assessing speech impairments, and collaborating with teachers for effective interventions.

The ideal candidate holds a master’s degree in speech and language pathology and is certified as a speech pathologist. The position offers a salary range from $48,500 to $90,500 and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Certification as a speech pathologist is required.
• Ability to supervise students and paraprofessionals.
• Competency in interpreting professional journals and technical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develops speech improvement programs for students.
• Assists teachers in identifying speech and language impairments.
• Provides individual therapy programs tailored to students' needs.

Skills

Knowledge of current research and theory in the field

Effective working relationships

Clear oral and written communication

Education

Master’s degree in speech and language pathology

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Position Overview

• Position Type: Special Education Services / Speech and Language Pathologist
• Date Posted: 6/3/2026
• Location: Administration Building
• Date Available: 2026-27 School Year

Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource to the school staff in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement.
• Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments.
• Provides thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, and language impairments.
• Provides screening to identify speech‑handicapped children at regular intervals and specified levels.
• Assists in appropriate referrals of individuals to community agencies and specialists.
• Provides individualized therapy programs to meet students’ needs and correct existing speech or language handicaps.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and school staff to implement therapy recommendations in daily activities.
• Provides information, support, and counseling to parents and families when appropriate.

Job Specific Skills and Abilities

• Apply knowledge of current research and theory in the field.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the school community.
• Speak clearly and concisely in oral and written communication.
• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of School Trustees policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises students and paraprofessionals.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in speech and language pathology.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Certification as a speech pathologist.

Language Skills

• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Present information effectively and respond to questions from customers, school personnel, the director of special education, and parents.

Mathematical Skills

• Work with probability and statistical inference, apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret extensive technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and manage abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

• Regularly sit; occasionally walk and stand.
• Require close vision and continuous auditory discrimination.
• May occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and push items of 50 pounds or more.

Work Environment

• Noise level usually quiet to moderate.
• Responsible for safety, well-being, and work output of students.
• Travel between schools during the day.

Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with the level of education and experience. The range is Career Path II: $48,500 - $90,500. The position offers medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance, retirement plans, and access to health & wellness centers.

EEO Statement

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, age, limited English proficiency, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law, Title IV, Title VII, Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX, the Genetic Information Non‑Discrimination Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This description is not exhaustive and does not restrict tasks that may be assigned or changed by management.