Speech Language Pathologist 2026-2027

Special School District of St. Louis County; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

PTO – 13 days

Job summary

Special School District of St. Louis County is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist to support district-wide programs in St. Louis, MO. The role focuses on assessment and intervention to help students overcome communication disorders and access general and special education.

SLPs work during the school day with a comprehensive benefits package including insurance, 13 PTO days, holidays and retirement; 10-month calendar with August–June dates depending on location.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in communication disorders required.
• Speech-language teaching experience in schools or other comparable settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and intervene to develop students’ speech and language skills.
• Develop individualized plans to support students’ communication goals and ensure access to general and special education.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in communication disorders

Job description

Special School District Saint Louis County *DISTRICT WIDE - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Speech Language Pathologist 2026-2027

Special School District Saint Louis County *DISTRICT WIDE - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5929050

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist

JOB DESCRIPTION LINK

Special School District (SSD) speech-language pathologists (SLPs) champion our mission by fostering the development of students’ speech and language skills, ensuring all have access to general and special education. As an SLP, your assessment and intervention services will empower students with communication disorders or delays to realize their full learning potential. SLPs are committed to developing the individualized plans required by each student in their care and prioritize accessibility and inclusive practice.

SLPs work during school hours, are generously compensated, and receive benefits, including insurance, paid time off and holidays, access to staff health clinics, and more. SLPs can serve single or multiple schools, depending upon their assignment.

Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.

Salary

• $55,635 - $83,250/year based on education and experience

Experience & Education

• Master’s degree in communication disorders required.
• Speech/language teaching experience in schools or other comparable settings preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Missouri licensure in Speech Pathology or SPCH/LANG SPCL K-12 required

Calendar

• 10-month school year (August to June), exact dates dependent on assigned location(s)

Benefits

• Group benefit plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
• Paid holidays
• 13 PTO days per year
• Employee assistance program
• Healthcare spending account

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $55,635 to $83,250 Annually

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades
• Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood
• Classroom Teacher > Elementary
• Special Education > Multiple Disabilities
• Special Education > Special Education Assistant
• Special Education > Speech/Language Assistant
• Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist
• Student Services > Speech/Language Pathologist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Special School District Human Resources
• 12110 Clayton Road
• Town & Country, Missouri 63131
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]