Speech/Language Pathologist (26-27)

Poplar Bluff School District; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Poplar Bluff School District is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for students with speech, language, voice, and communication disorders that impact learning. You will work with educators, families and related service providers to develop and implement IEPs, supporting student access to the educational environment.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Communication Disorders and appropriate state licensure/CCC, with Missouri

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse and multicultural populations.
• Knowledge of de-escalation, and ability to apply district procedures.
• Experience with IEP processes and collaboration with educators and families.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the IEP process by attending meetings, preparing paperwork, and delivering instruction to enable IEP goal progress.
• Designs schedules to meet individual student needs within the school master schedule.
• Instructs assigned students in designated locations and times.
• Maintains confidentiality and supports students, families, and staff.
• Monitors student progress and ensures appropriate placement and programming.

Job description

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• Position Type: Special Education/ Speech and Language Pathologist
• Date Posted: 3/23/2026
• Location: District Wide
• Date Available: 08/01/2025

Title: Speech-Language Pathologist

Reports To: Building Principal and Special Education Director

Department: Special Education

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Overview: The Speech-Language Pathologist provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services for students with speech, language, voice, fluency, and communication disorders that impact educational performance. This position collaborates with educators, families, and related service providers to develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs), supports students' communication and social skills, and ensures services are delivered in compliance with IDEA, state regulations, and district policies to promote student access to the educational environment.

Employment Terms:

• Employment terms covering compensation, benefits, and working conditions are specified by the Board of Education's policies, procedures, and agreements.
• Salary is dependent on experience

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders.
• Valid Missouri Speech and Language Specialist teaching certificate and/or be eligible for certification and/or have a Master's degree and State Licensure in Speech Language Pathology, CCC/SLP, or CFY
• Knowledgeable of the special education process and teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students
• Demonstrate the ability to work with diverse and multicultural populations
• Demonstrate skills in computer word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
• Experience in formative assessments, cooperative learning techniques, and data analysis
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management
• Working knowledge of Professional Learning Communities preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in the IEP process by attending IEP meetings, collaborating with IEP team members, preparing IEP paperwork, and delivering instruction to enable students to make IEP goal progress.
• Designs a classroom schedule to meet individual student needs within the overall school master schedule.
• Meets with and instructs assigned students in the designated locations and times.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the ability, maturity, and interests of the students through a variety of opportunities to learn.
• Plans curriculum, lessons, special education programs, and teaching methods based on the individual needs of students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques, technology, and instructional media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Assists in transitioning children into the appropriate school setting.
• Monitors evaluation and timelines to ensure appropriate placement and programming.
• Monitors student progress in and outside of the special education room.
• Maintains confidentiality and non-judgmental views of children and families served.
• Diagnoses the instructional needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and responsible precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Knowledgeable of the District-approved de-escalation, restraint, and seclusion procedures.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative procedures.
• Communicates with parents regarding evaluation, programming, placement, services, and rights of students with disabilities.
• Functions as a team member of the school staff and communicates effectively with all members of the team, including school, family, physicians, and other agencies.
• Attend all meetings at the grade, department, school, and district levels, along with related professional development opportunities.
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure in the classroom and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational assistants.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Building Principal, Director of Special Services, or Superintendent.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Ability to work in a climate-controlled building, as well as in inclement weather.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move around for long periods of time.
• Ability to see and read, with or without vision aids, a computer screen and printed matter, and to distinguish colors.
• Sufficient hearing to understand speech at normal room levels, and to hear and understand speech on the telephone.
• Manual dexterity to operate a telephone and enter data into a computer using both hands.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation, on the telephone, and when addressing groups.
• Ability to exert up to 30 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, pull, grasp, and carry a variety of objects of different shapes and sizes.
• Able to perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Evaluation: This position's performance will be evaluated per the provisions of the Board's policy.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned. The Board of Education and Administration and/or supervisor has the right to add or change duties at any time.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and fingerprint clearance as required by state law and district policy.

Postings current as of 7/29/2026 11:22:08 PM CST.