Speech Language Pathologist (2 Positions)

Brainerd Public Schools; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

403b

PTO/ESST

Job summary

Brainerd Public Schools seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to support learners with diverse communication needs across the district. The role collaborates with school personnel to meet speech-language goals and adheres to regulatory standards while upholding ethical responsibilities.

The position is full-time during the 2026-2027 school year with evaluations, IEP/IFSP processes, and family engagement, requiring strong communication and teamwork in a K-12 setting with inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota teaching license as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology / CCC SLP.
• Experience with students with diverse communication needs.
• Clinical Fellowship Year opportunities may be available.
• Familiarity with IEP/IFSP processes and due process procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct evaluations for Part C and Part B evaluations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments and develop IEP/IFSP goals.
• Educate parents and others regarding service provision and provide specialized instruction.
• Consult with parents and other service providers to ensure effective service delivery.
• Prepare schedules of individualized activities across settings.
• Utilize diverse materials and evidence-based teaching approaches.
• Deliver services through classroom, consultative, or pullout models to meet least restrictive environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and complete documentation.

Skills

License: Speech Language Pathologist

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

IEP/IFSP knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology / CCC SLP

Minnesota teaching license

Tools

Google Docs

Sheets

Job description

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

Position Title

Speech Language Pathologist (2 positions available)

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HIRING AND RETENTION INCENTIVE - $3,000 JUNE 2027 AND $3,000 JUNE 2028

Department/Building

District Wide

Reports to

Building Principal/Director of Schools

Assignment

2026-2027 School Year - Ongoing

Hours

8 per day, Monday through Friday (184 Duty Days + An Extra 10 Days = 194 Total Days)

Salary Range

$ 46,936 - $ 90,238 (Based on education and experience; wages outlined in the Certified Master Contract located on district website)

Union

Ed MN

FLSA

Overtime Exempt

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, TRA, 403b and PTO/ESST

Job Summary

The Speech Language Pathologist will assist learners with individual communicative needs; work collaboratively with school personnel to accomplish student speech language goals and objectives, and meet all regulatory standards as required by federal and state governments, and operate within the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by the Minnesota State Law.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate and conduct evaluations for Part C and Part B evaluations.


• Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments of a child, the child's family, and in the development of integrated goals and outcomes for IEP's/IFSP's.


• Educate parents and others regarding the provision of services. Provide specialized instruction as outlined in IEP's/ IFSP's.


• Consult with parents, other service providers and representatives of appropriate community agencies to ensure the effective provision of services.


• Prepare a pre-planned schedule of individualized age appropriate activities for a variety of settings.


• Utilize a variety of materials and teaching techniques including evidence based practices.


• Schedules interventions using a variety of service delivery models, including classroom intervention, Family Guided Routines Based intervention, consultation/ collaboration and pullout as appropriate to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment. Participate physically with the students in activities being taught. Plan and conduct a system of continuous evaluation of each student's progress. Coordinate provision of services for the purpose of maximizing opportunities for learning.


• Participate in meetings (IFSP/IEP, conferences, parent meetings, in services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student's goals/outcomes.


• Provide training to related service personnel and parents in the area of student's disabilities.


• Prepare documentation (evaluations, observations, progress reports) for the purpose of providing information and reporting requirements.


• Maintain records and reports as required and for compliance with administrative policies, state and federal rules and regulations.


• Make referrals to other professionals and agencies on behalf of the student as appropriate.


• Encourage and instruct parents and educational staff in appropriate methods to assist their child.


• Collaborate with Special Education Staff about student needs and progress.


• Provide Service Coordination and IEP case management as needed.


• Provide and maintain 3rd party billing/ Medicaid billing profiles and notes on eligible students.


• Supervision of school personnel in regard to carrying out learner's specific learning goals and objectives.


• Maintain confidentiality.


• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota teaching license as a Speech Language Pathologist


• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology / CCC SLP


• Experience working with students with a wide variety of communication needs.


• Clinical Fellowship Year opportunities available.


• Experience in due process procedures including conducting evaluations, writing IEP's/IFSP's, monitoring progress, and facilitating meetings.


• Possess a valid Minnesota Drivers License and proof of liability insurance coverage with minimum limits of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident.


• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to be a member of a team.


• Ability to be flexible based on program and student needs.


• Knowledge of screening, evaluation, and assessment instruments and their application.


• Knowledge of all due process requirements and strong computer skills.


• Ability to implement IEP's/IFSP's.


• Ability to work under the supervision of a site principal and/or special education supervisor/administrator.


• Ability to adapt equipment and materials for children with disabilities.


• Strong organizational skills.


• Sensitivity in working with individuals with various physical, psychological, cognitive and sensory abilities.


• Ability to work with students, families, professionals, and staff of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.


• Ability to interact with and maintain cooperative relationship with all levels of staff and the public.


• Ability to effectively use office equipment such as computers, email and office applications like Google Docs, Sheets & other online applications as needed.