Job Description:
The Northwest R-I School District seeks an enthusiastic and student- centered individual to fill this position for the 2025-26 school year. The successful candidate will be part of a high-energy and enthusiastic team of professionals, dedicated to meeting the academic, social and emotional needs of students. 

This is a full-time certified position, with benefits, including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Inclusion in the PSRS/PEERS retirement system 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Salary is based on the Certified Salary Schedule, dependent on relevant education & experience. Per our Board Policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serve as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for speech/language improvement.
2. Plan/hold conferences for, write and implement IEPs for students on caseload.
3. Provide a therapeutic program to meet individual needs of children with speech/language disabilities.
4. Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring students with suspected and identified speech and language disabilities.
5. Provide screening to identify speech/language-disabled children at regular intervals and at specified levels.
6. Assist in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate.
7. Provide appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual students’ needs and correct existing speech/language disabilities.
8. Provide a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, hearing, and language impairments.
9. Collaborate with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy by suggestions for the students’ daily activities.
10. Provide information and support to parents and families when appropriate.
11. Provide in-service education and serve as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech/language improvement.
12. Keep thorough ongoing records for the individual student receiving therapy or other school-provided speech/language services.
13. Complete required paperwork for special education compliance and Medicaid billing.
14. Other duties as assigned by the Administration.