Speech Language Pathologist

South Newton School Corporation; Missouri; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

South Newton School Corporation is seeking a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist to provide educational opportunities for learners to develop speech-language skills. Responsibilities include scheduling and instructing students, participating in diagnostic teams, developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and maintaining accurate student records. Candidates must hold a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in Speech Pathology and a Master’s Degree or higher in a relevant field. Position offers an annual contract based on the Certificated Salary Schedule of the Board of Education.

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in Speech Pathology.
• Master’s Degree or higher in major area of study.
• Prefer speech/language teaching experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and instructs students in assigned schools.
• Acts as a member of the diagnostic team for speech-language impairments.
• Develops IEPs to meet students' needs and interests.
• Maintains accurate student records as required by law.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Speech/language teaching experience

Education

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in Speech Pathology and/or licensure in Speech Pathology

Master’s Degree or higher in major area of study

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning
Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 AM
(Central Standard Time)

Job Description

Reports To: Special Services Director

Job Goal: Provides all learners an educational opportunity that allows for the development of speech-language skills for the purposes of accessing regular and special education services.

Qualifications

1. Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in Speech Pathology and/or licensure in Speech Pathology
2. Master’s Degree or higher in major area of study
3. Prefer speech/language teaching experience
4. Effective oral and written communication skills

Performance Objectives

1. Schedules and instructs students in assigned schools.
2. Acts as a member of diagnostic team to screen, evaluate and diagnose speech-language impairments, attend diagnostic conferences and submit written reports of assessment results to meet with state compliance requirements.
3. Assesses the strengths and weaknesses of assigned students on a regular basis; collects and analyzes data systematically.
4. Develops IEPs and implements educational learning plans to meet the speech-language needs, interests, and abilities of the students on caseload. Provides written evidence of daily and long-range instructional planning.
5. Encourages students to set and maintain appropriate standards of behavior by implementing all district policies and rules governing student conduct, developing reasonable rules of classroom behavior, and maintaining classroom order in a fair and just manner.
6. Employs a variety of instructional and therapeutic techniques, interventions, and media consistent with the physical limitations of the location and capabilities of the students.
7. Implements through instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
8. On a regular basis, assesses student’s progress toward instructional goals and objectives. Provides progress reports; maintains accurate, complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations. Provides written evidence of routine data collection and analysis.
9. Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
10. Consistent with building requirements for faculty, makes self reasonably available to students and parents for education-related issues outside the instructional day.
11. Any other duties as assigned by the Special Services Director

Terms of Employment

Employment is on an annual basis. The Building Principal(s) makes employment recommendations in March of each year for the next fiscal year. The final decision is made by the Board of Education. Salary is based on the Certificated Salary Schedule adopted annually by the Board of Education.

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of MSBA Board of Education Policy on Evaluation of Professional Staff (GCN).

Contact Information

East Newton R-6 School District
417-472-6231
417-472-3500
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