Speech Language Pathologist - SLPA Supervisor

The-Arc-of-the-Ozarks; Springfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

The Arc of the Ozarks seeks an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist to supervise a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant for the 2026–2027 academic year. The role is part-time with a primarily virtual schedule, up to eight hours weekly for supervision, plus on-site visits up to three days per month in Springfield-area schools.

You will lead evaluations, IEP planning, and documentation, ensuring compliant, high-quality services while collaborating with families and school teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration with school teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress notes for SLPA supervision.
• Provide consistent virtual supervision and timely feedback to SLPA.

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual supervision of SLPA's direct treatment services.
• Review and sign SLPA documentation and logs.
• Meet weekly to review progress and priorities.
• Travel to Springfield-area schools up to three days per month for meetings/evaluations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Documentation

Virtual collaboration

Education

Missouri license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist

ASHA CCC-SLP

Job description

Speech-Language Pathologist – SLPA SupervisorQuick SnapshotLocation: Springfield, Missouri, with virtual and on-site responsibilitiesEmployment type: Part-timeSchedule: 2026–2027 academic yearRemote schedule: Up to eight hours per week for virtual supervision, documentation review, and collaborationOn-site schedule: Up to three days per month at Springfield-area school locationsUse your experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist to support quality school-based services while maintaining a flexible, primarily virtual schedule.The Arc of the Ozarks is seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist to provide clinical supervision and school-based support for a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant during the 2026–2027 academic year.Why This Role MattersThe supervising SLP helps ensure that students receive consistent, clinically appropriate, and compliant speech-language services.In this position, you will guide the SLPA’s treatment delivery, oversee documentation and progress monitoring, conduct evaluations, and support the IEP process. Your leadership will help the SLPA succeed while allowing students, families, and school teams to receive responsive and dependable support.What You’ll DoVirtual Supervision and CollaborationProvide consistent virtual supervision of the SLPA’s direct treatment services.Review data collection, treatment documentation, progress notes, and other clinical records.Meet with the SLPA each week to review student progress, clinical questions, documentation, and upcoming priorities.Remain reasonably available to provide clinical guidance and support during scheduled service delivery.Review and sign required SLPA documentation and verify monthly supervision logs. Student Services and Clinical OversightComplete the initial clinical contact, gather baseline information, and establish appropriate plans and goals before services are delegated to the SLPA.Conduct and interpret speech-language evaluations.Complete evaluation reports and other required documentation.Develop and update IEP goals and speech-language service recommendations.Review student progress reports and determine whether services or goals need to be adjusted.Ensure that delegated responsibilities are appropriate for the SLPA’s training, experience, and permitted scope of practice.School CollaborationParticipate in IEP meetings virtually or in person as needed.Collaborate with teachers, school administrators, special education professionals, families, and other members of the student support team.Travel to assigned Springfield-area school locations up to three days per month for evaluations, IEP meetings, direct observation, and school-team collaboration.Complete documentation required by The Arc, participating schools, Missouri DESE, and applicable licensing standards. Schedule, Location, and PayThis is a part-time position supporting the 2026–2027 academic year.The position is primarily virtual and includes up to eight hours per week of:Direct virtual supervisionDocumentation and data reviewWeekly collaboration with the SLPAThe supervising SLP must also be available to work on site at assigned Springfield-area school locations up to three days per month.What We’re Looking ForRequired QualificationsCurrent, unrestricted Missouri license to practice as a Speech-Language PathologistCurrent ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language PathologyAt least [three years of experience as an ASHA-certified SLP OR approved revised experience requirement]Completion of at least two hours of post-certification professional development in supervision or the ability to complete this requirement before beginning supervisory responsibilitiesAbility to conduct evaluations, interpret results, develop goals, and complete school-based documentationAbility to participate in virtual and in-person IEP meetingsAvailability to travel to Springfield-area school locations up to three days per monthStrong organization, communication, clinical judgment, and documentation skillsPreferred QualificationPreferred QualificationsExperience supervising an SLPA or other speech-language support personnelFamiliarity with Missouri special education requirements and school-based IEP processesExperience collaborating with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teamsWhy Join The Arc?The Arc of the Ozarks is a mission-driven nonprofit committed to supporting individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives.In this position, you will have the opportunity to use your clinical experience in a focused leadership role, support the development of an SLPA, and help students receive high-quality speech-language services. The primarily virtual schedule and limited monthly travel may also provide flexibility for an experienced SLP seeking meaningful part-time work during the academic year.Apply TodayApply with your current résumé and answer a few brief questions about your Missouri license, ASHA certification, supervision training, and availability.Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss the student population, SLPA caseload, schedule, compensation, and next steps.