Teacher, Speech/Language- Candidate Pool (2025-2026) Job Details | Minneapolis Public Schools

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minnesota; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a Speech-Language Pathologist, where your expertise will play a vital role in enhancing the communication skills of students with various disabilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with educators and parents, providing essential services and support. You will be part of a diverse team dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that prioritizes student success. If you're passionate about making a difference and committed to professional growth within a supportive community, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and valid teaching license required.
• Experience in speech-language pathology and case management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct intervention services to students with communication disabilities.
• Conduct evaluations and manage cases for students with speech-language impairments.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Communication Disorders

Case Management

IEP Development

Consultative Services

Education

Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders

Valid Minnesota Teaching License

ASHA Certification

Job description

Below is specific information for you to consider about this position.

Job Title: Teacher, Speech/Language- Candidate Pool (2025-2026) and Requisition ID number: 102677

Close Date: 11:59 PM on

Organizational Unit: Talent Acquisition (10000777)

Site: Davis Center (0001)

FTE: Varied FTEs; 39 weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union: Teachers(04)

Functional Area: Teaching

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

THIS IS A CANDIDATE POOL POSTING - There will be additional postings up for specific school sites as they have vacancies. We will monitor and use this pool periodically based on district needs over the summer and throughout the upcoming school year. You may be alerted when positions become available based on your licensure.

If you are selected for an Early Contract you will be given a temporary contract. This contract enables you to participate in our internal hiring process along with current Minneapolis Public School educators for licensed positions in the upcoming school year. Historically, people offered Early Contracts have secured licensed positions in MPS. Screening takes place in February and March and the internal hiring process takes place April and May.

If you have questions about the application process please email [e-mail]. It may take up to a week for a response to your email. Please do not submit any application materials to this email address.

SUMMARY:

Speech-language pathologists provide a complete array of services to students with identified communication problems, including students whose primary disability is “speech-language impairment” and students with other primary disabilities who have needs in the area of communication (for example, students with autism, cognitive disabilities, developmental delay).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Pre-referral consultation to general and special education teachers.
• Case management for students with speech-language impairments only.
• Due process compliance, third-party billing, program data collection, funding reports, etc.
• Evaluations: Comprehensive initial and reevaluations for all types of communication disabilities.
• Standard-referred IEPs and IIIPs (intervention that supports literacy and other standards).
• Direct intervention services to students in the least restrictive environment (include classroom-based service).
• Indirect intervention and consultative services to teams, teachers, and parents.
• Other site-based and special education duties, including support of district literacy goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in communication disorders.
• A valid Minnesota teaching license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• ASHA Certification preferred.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid Minnesota teaching license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• ASHA Certification preferred.

SALARY:

Teacher Salary Schedule – 39 weeks

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

School environment; may involve lifting up to 40 pounds; and the ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods of time, both indoors and outdoors.

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.