Speech Language Pathologist - Long Term Substitute

New London-Spicer School District 345; New London (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New London-Spicer School District 345 is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for a long-term substitute role at Prairie Woods Elementary School. The assignment spans mid-December 2026 to May 28, 2027.

The SLP identifies, evaluates, designs and implements plans for students, writes IEPs, and collaborates with the Child Study Team, parents and teachers. It requires Minnesota licensure and strong communication skills; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Minnesota licensure required (Educational SLP).
• Experience in school-based settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess children with speech/language deviations and provide direct therapy.
• Develop ACC considerations and recommendations based on results.
• Collaborate with staff to implement recommendations.
• Schedule and manage speech and language service delivery and IEPs.
• Provide in-services to teachers, parents, and staff.
• Prepare data for billing and comply with procedures.

Skills

Speech-language pathology knowledge

Special education knowledge

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Documentation/writing

Data collection/assessment

Public speaking/training

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist - Long Term Substitute JobID: 645

• Position Type: NL-S Certified Special Education Staff/ Speech and Language Pathologist
• Date Posted: 9/15/2026
• Date Available: December 2026

Speech/Language Pathologist- Long Term Substitute

Prairie Woods Elementary School

Estimated Assignment between mid-December, 2026 and May 28, 2027

General Definition of Work

The Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP) identifies, evaluates, designs, and implements appropriate plans for students, writes IEPs, and is a member of the Child Study Team. The SLP also meets with parents, interprets student progress, informs parents about their child's progress, and is available for in-services. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the building principal.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 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.

Essential Functions

• Identifies children with significant speech or language deviations through screening or referral
• Assesses individual children identified as demonstrating significant deviations in the area of voice, language, articulation, and fluency and conducts speech and language programs for children through direct therapy
• Assists in providing augmentative and alternative communication assessments (ACC) and making appropriate recommendations based on results
• Works with other staff in implementing recommendations
• Systematically observes children for medical or maturational changes
• Informs school district on child's evaluation and program status by means of report writing, determines program needs, and recommends appropriate intervention techniques to the school's Child Study Committee
• Meets with Child Study Committee and works appropriately with the team to establish IEP for each child
• Schedules speech and language programs for children in the school
• Conducts in-services on speech and language disorders for teachers, parents, and the general public
• Submits data for third party billing as required
• Adheres to all special education due process procedures and compliance requirements
• Significant travel may be required
• Provides good public relations and customer service with member districts, staff, parents, and the general public
• Follows all policies and regulations
• Regular and prompt attendance is essential
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of an Educational Speech/Language Pathologist
• Thorough knowledge of special education practices and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of assistive technology
• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, school staff, administrators, and outside agencies
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments or problems independently
• Ability to apply a variety of procedures and policies
• Ability to collect, read, summarize, compare, and apply data
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, school staff, administrators, and other agencies
• Ability to present to small groups and large groups
• Ability to write clearly and concisely
• Ability to use modern office equipment, technology, and related software
• Thorough knowledge of third party billing requirements

Education and Experience

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field

Physical Requirements

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information through the normal spoken word; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, inspections involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

Special Requirements

Valid Minnesota Licensure from Department of Education as Educational Speech/Language Pathologist from the Department of Education

Valid Driver's License.