Speech-Language Pathologist

District; Skiatook (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Paid holidays

On-site daycare

Job summary

A public school district in Skiatook, Oklahoma is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for the upcoming school year. The role involves providing evaluations for students with speech and language disorders, developing and implementing Individual Education Plans, and consulting with staff for effective interventions. Qualified candidates must hold a Master's degree and relevant licensure. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including health benefits and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and applicable licensure in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Experience in a school setting preferred.
• Ability to manage speech-related services.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language evaluations for students.
• Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Consult with staff to enhance communication strategies.

Skills

Knowledge of speech and language needs of individuals from 3 – 21 years

Ability to provide speech-language evaluations

Consultative skills for school staff

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Oklahoma State Department of Education certification in Speech‑Language Pathology

American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association certification

Job description

Speech-Language Pathologist

Skiatook Public Schools District - Skiatook, Oklahoma

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Job Details

Job ID: 4951472

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 28, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Skiatook Public Schools is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for the 2025-2026 school year.

Position Title: Speech-Language Pathologist

Site: District

Reports To: Site Administrator/Special Services Director

Supervises: SLP assistants.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To work in cooperation with appropriate district administrators, teachers, parents and students. The Speech‑Language Pathologist shall be responsible for providing diagnostic and intervention services for students with speech, language and hearing disorders, helping students to access the general education curriculum.

Qualifications

Required: Master’s degree and a valid Oklahoma State Department of Education certification in Speech‑Language Pathology; Oklahoma State Board licensure in Speech‑Language Pathology. American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA) certification.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA) certification (Clinical Fellowship Year considered);
• Knowledge of speech and language needs of individuals from 3 – 21 years.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provided speech‑language evaluations for students referred by school personnel, parents, and coordinating agencies.
• Recommend appropriate placement and service delivery for students eligible to receive speech‑language services.
• Provide appropriate speech‑language management of communicative disorders.
• Refer for additional speech‑language evaluation and consultation when indicated.
• Provide consultative services to school staff by sharing and demonstrating specific techniques and working with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate relevant and consistent interventions for targeted students.
• Attend professional meetings, in‑services, and workshops that provide information regarding communication disorders.
• Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with speech/language impairments and assist with IEPs for students with speech/language as a related service.
• Provide opportunities for student observation and supervise graduate students during their clinical practicum from state colleges and universities.
• Maintain and submit information/records including progress reports for all students.
• Additional duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Language and Grammar Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to compose and write grammatically correct correspondence and memos.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, schedule form, or blueprint form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fume or airborne particles. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, extreme cold (including outdoors), extreme heat (including direct sunlight), risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment will vary from somewhat loud to extremely loud.

To ensure continuity of services, a different work location may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings. An employee’s eligibility for a varied work location will be determined by the superintendent of schools. Expectations and guidelines for this change will be distributed by the employee’s supervisor, based on his/her role and responsibilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Employee may occasionally be required to supervise a varying number of employees in the overall direction, coordination, and completion of tasks as assigned.

Disclaimer

Please note that job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair hiring and pay decisions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Compensation

Skiatook Public Schools offers competitive pay and benefits including paid holidays and health benefits. Starting salary will be based on applicant qualifications and/or work history. The district's salary scale can be found at: https://www.skiatookschools.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/District%7CEmployee%20Salary%20Schedule

The district also provides on‑site daycare for staff members.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a felony criminal background check and approval by the Board of Education.

Title 1 District

Skiatook Public Schools is a Title 1 district. Under the Teacher Loan Forgiveness (TLF) Program, if you teach full time for five complete and consecutive academic years in a low‑income school or educational service agency, and meet other qualifications, you may be eligible for forgiveness of up to $17,500 on your Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans and your Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans. Additional information may be found at https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/teacher

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Skiatook Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender expression or identity, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or genetic information.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.

Contact Information

For questions, email Wendy Joice, Special Services Director, [e-mail]