Speech Language Pathologist or Assistant (SLPA) (In-Person)

Position Type:K-12 Positions/Speech and Language PathologistDate Posted:1/6/2026Location:Mid-State Education DistrictDate Available:August 2026Closing Date:Open Until FilledDistrict:Mid-State Education DistrictSpeech Language Pathologist or Assistant (SLPA) (In-Person)Date of Availability: August 2026Date Closing: Until FilledSALARY:SLP BS Year 1, $46,596 - PHD Year 23, $87,086, SLPA $29.84 - $35.53 per hourSalary dependent upon education and experience following negotiated via agreement. Please see salary schedule in EMLF/MSEA agreement, found on our website for more information. 2025-2026 EMLF contract is currently under negotiations.DESCRIPTION:Educational speech-language pathologists provide prevention, assessment, and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency. These services are designed to help children meet their educational goals. This position will be split (.5/.5 FTE) between 2 Mid-State member districts. Mid-State Education District provides high quality staff development to staff, recognizes the value of team work, offers leadership opportunities throughout the district, and employs skilled specialists, including school psychologists, Autism Specialists, Speech Language Pathologists, PT, and OT staff to provide additional support for students.JOB SUMMARY:Develop and demonstrate culturally responsive practices that lead to equitable outcomes for all students, particularly those groups of students that are over-represented in special education.Conducts speech, language and hearing screenings.Demonstrate current knowledge of instructional best practices and methodology for speech/language services.Promote and develop strong communication and collaboration with staff, parents and other professionals.Conducts comprehensive evaluation of student's speech and language functioning.Collaborate with others to plan, teach and support students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.Plans and uses evidence-based interventions appropriate for individual students and groups of students.Advocate for students with disabilities to ensure high levels of achievement.Adjusts intervention strategies based upon student performance.Completes procedural documentation appropriately.Other job duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Licensed by the Minnesota Department of Education as Speech Language Pathologist.The desired candidate will have their Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) but not required.Evidence of a growth mindset and ability to accelerate growth in communication skills using a strengths-based model.Ability to work efficiently, effectively, and cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams.Strong oral and written communication skills.Ability to relate positively to students, staff, and community.Experience working in a school setting or with children ages birth through 21Ability to follow directions and procedures and facilitate collaborative teaming around students.Ability to facilitate, write and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Support Plans.Ability to collaborate with nursing staff to support and perform the necessary delegated health tasks.Knowledge of best practices in the field of special education and implementation strategies for sensory activities, positive behavior support, academic instruction, development of routines, etc.Understanding and ability to conduct evaluation to determine if a student is eligible for services.Understanding of and ability to identify appropriate augmentative or alternative communication systems for students.Ability to train teams in the implementation and use of augmentative or alternative communication systems for students.Thorough understanding of the laws, rules and regulations of special education.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of weight.Ability to travel between locations.Interested applicants must complete an online application using Frontline and upload a letter of interest, resume, three current letters of recommendation, copy of university transcript(s), and copy of teaching license.Applications can be found on our website: www.midstate.k12.mn.us, under the Employment Tab, Employment Opportunities or contact Mid-State Education District at (320) 631-2500 for assistance.