Job Description:
Special School District (SSD) speech-language pathologists (SLPs) champion our mission by fostering the development of students’ speech and language skills, ensuring all have access to general and special education. As an SLP, your assessment and intervention services will empower students with communication disorders or delays to realize their full learning potential. SLPs are committed to developing the individualized plans required by each student in their care and prioritize accessibility and inclusive practice. 
 
SLPs work during school hours, are generously compensated, and receive benefits, including insurance, paid time off and holidays, access to staff health clinics, and more. SLPs can serve single or multiple schools, depending upon their assignment.
 
Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. 
 
Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966. 
 
Posting open until:  06/22/2025
 
Salary 

• $55,635 - $83,250/year based on education and experience

Calendar

• 10-month school year (August to June), exact dates dependent on assigned location(s)

Benefits

• Group benefit plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
• Staff Health Clinics
• Paid holidays
• 13 PTO days per year
• Employee assistance program
• Healthcare spending account