Speech Language Pathologist 2026-2027

Cape Girardeau Public Schools; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Girardeau Public Schools is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to work under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent for Special Services. This role involves screening and assessing students with communication disorders, developing educational plans based on IEP goals, and delivering instructional materials tailored to individual needs.

The ideal candidate will hold a master's degree in speech-language pathology and a valid Missouri teaching certification, demonstrating excellent communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in speech-language pathology.
• Valid Missouri teaching certification.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Screen, assess and identify students with communication disorders.
• Develop and provide direct and indirect services based on IEP goals.
• Prepare and deliver instructional materials tailored to student needs.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Skills in human relations, leadership and conflict management

Knowledge of teaching techniques for diverse needs

Experience with formative assessments

Computer word processing skills

Education

Master's degree in speech-language pathology

Valid Missouri teaching certification

Job description

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Terms of Employment: 9-month contract; 183 days

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent for Special Services

Brief Description of Position:

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent for Special Services, the Speech Pathologist is responsible for screening, assessing and identifying students with communication disorders which adversely affect their educational progress. The Speech Pathologist will develop and provide direct and indirect services within the student's educational setting, based on established IEP goals and objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• A master's degree or any combination equivalent to a master's degree in the area of speech-language pathology from an accredited program in speech-language therapy, and all other requirements set forth by DESE
• Valid Missouri teaching certification
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Skills in human relations, leadership and conflict management.
• Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students
• Demonstrate skills in computer word processing, spreadsheets and data bases
• Experience in formative assessments, cooperative learning techniques, and data analysis

Desired Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Professional Learning Communities
• Demonstrated experience and skill in teamwork, coaching and/or mentoring

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares, adapts, and delivers instructional materials to meet the unique needs of each individual student.
• Adapts curricula and uses research-based teaching methods based on assessment of students' needs.
• Evaluates student academic and behavioral progress using specific assessments for hearing impaired students.
• Supervises student in classrooms, school buildings, and social-curricular actives.
• Develops educational plans for the individual student based on accepted and approved research and the standards established by the Missouri Department of Education.
• Infuses transition goals such as study, work, and social-curricular activities,
• Creates and maintains student data, and prepares reports relative to the work.
• Selects appropriate texts, learning aids, materials, and supplies.
• Participates in teacher training, as required.
• Plans and participates in extra-curricular student and staff activities.
• Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work
• Performs related work as assigned.