Speech Language Pathologist - Secondary
West Fargo Public Schools, West Fargo, ND, United States
Overview
Speech Language Pathologist - Secondary, District - Middle and High Schools, Department: Special Education. Reports To: Director of Special Education and Building Principal. Term: For remainder of 2025-2026 School Year with potential for ongoing contract beginning following school year. Schedule: Mon-Fri Full-time, following school hours of operation. Salary: Follows the 2025-2027 Teacher Salary Schedule. A Medicaid-funded stipend of $10,000 and an annual $2,000 stipend for maintaining Certificate of Clinical Competence are available in addition to the base salary. Date of last review: December 2025.
Summary
Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, school-based speech-language pathologists provide prevention, assessment, and remediation services for learners who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency. These services are designed to help learners meet their educational goals.
Qualifications and Requirements
To apply: please complete the application and provide a letter of interest, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. Include transcripts and a copy of your teaching license, if applicable.
ND Teaching License in the area of Speech Language Pathology
ND Licensure in Speech Language Pathology
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
Prior experience as a Speech Language Pathologist (preferred)
Prior experience in a school setting (preferred)
Prior experience managing complex learner behaviors (preferred)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Collaboration: Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the referral/diagnostic process. Supports hearing screening program and provides input assistance when needed. Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
Communication: Provides consulting services to guardians and educators. Connects and shares ideas through appropriate formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
Compassion: Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences. Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion. Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity: Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
Critical Thinking: Establishes a screening program for speech/language services as appropriate (e.g., articulation tracking for elementary, new referrals, three-year comprehensive reassessments). Performs and interprets diagnostic evaluations to determine eligibility and appropriate recommendations. Analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
Reflection: Ensures professional growth and support is maintained. Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience: Maintains composure in stressful situations. Proactively seeks resolutions and takes initiative to close knowledge gaps.
Responsibility: Implements building therapy schedules. Provides direct/indirect therapy for identified learners. Maintains IEPs through ongoing evaluation and annual updates. Maintains learner status through charts, records, and progress reports. Abides by board policies and state/federal regulations concerning learners with disabilities.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Regularly reach with hands and arms; stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear as part of essential duties.
Close and peripheral vision required; may lift up to 30 pounds.
Interact with the public and staff while managing competing demands.
May come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
Work environment with a range from quiet to loud noise levels.
Education and/or Experience
ND Teaching License in the area of Speech Language Pathology
ND Licensure in Speech Language Pathology
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CCC-SLP certificate
Prior experience in a school setting (preferred)
Experience managing complex learner behaviors (preferred)
Language Skills
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences in English
Ability to communicate effectively verbally, expressively, and reactively
Other Skills and Abilities
Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgment
Adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
The West Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other protected status by law. External applicants are eligible for ND Veteran’s Preference. West Fargo Public Schools is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all hiring and employment practices. Applicants who incorporate a holistic perspective and a commitment to inclusion are encouraged to apply.
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Speech Language Pathologist - Secondary, District - Middle and High Schools, Department: Special Education. Reports To: Director of Special Education and Building Principal. Term: For remainder of 2025-2026 School Year with potential for ongoing contract beginning following school year. Schedule: Mon-Fri Full-time, following school hours of operation. Salary: Follows the 2025-2027 Teacher Salary Schedule. A Medicaid-funded stipend of $10,000 and an annual $2,000 stipend for maintaining Certificate of Clinical Competence are available in addition to the base salary. Date of last review: December 2025.
Summary
Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, school-based speech-language pathologists provide prevention, assessment, and remediation services for learners who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency. These services are designed to help learners meet their educational goals.
Qualifications and Requirements
To apply: please complete the application and provide a letter of interest, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. Include transcripts and a copy of your teaching license, if applicable.
ND Teaching License in the area of Speech Language Pathology
ND Licensure in Speech Language Pathology
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
Prior experience as a Speech Language Pathologist (preferred)
Prior experience in a school setting (preferred)
Prior experience managing complex learner behaviors (preferred)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Collaboration: Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the referral/diagnostic process. Supports hearing screening program and provides input assistance when needed. Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
Communication: Provides consulting services to guardians and educators. Connects and shares ideas through appropriate formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
Compassion: Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences. Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion. Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity: Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
Critical Thinking: Establishes a screening program for speech/language services as appropriate (e.g., articulation tracking for elementary, new referrals, three-year comprehensive reassessments). Performs and interprets diagnostic evaluations to determine eligibility and appropriate recommendations. Analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
Reflection: Ensures professional growth and support is maintained. Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience: Maintains composure in stressful situations. Proactively seeks resolutions and takes initiative to close knowledge gaps.
Responsibility: Implements building therapy schedules. Provides direct/indirect therapy for identified learners. Maintains IEPs through ongoing evaluation and annual updates. Maintains learner status through charts, records, and progress reports. Abides by board policies and state/federal regulations concerning learners with disabilities.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Regularly reach with hands and arms; stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear as part of essential duties.
Close and peripheral vision required; may lift up to 30 pounds.
Interact with the public and staff while managing competing demands.
May come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
Work environment with a range from quiet to loud noise levels.
Education and/or Experience
ND Teaching License in the area of Speech Language Pathology
ND Licensure in Speech Language Pathology
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CCC-SLP certificate
Prior experience in a school setting (preferred)
Experience managing complex learner behaviors (preferred)
Language Skills
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences in English
Ability to communicate effectively verbally, expressively, and reactively
Other Skills and Abilities
Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgment
Adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
The West Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other protected status by law. External applicants are eligible for ND Veteran’s Preference. West Fargo Public Schools is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all hiring and employment practices. Applicants who incorporate a holistic perspective and a commitment to inclusion are encouraged to apply.
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