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2026-27 Speech Language Pathologist

Young World Physical Education, Harrisburg, SD, United States


2026-27 Speech Language Pathologist
Location: Harrisburg, South Dakota

Position: Full Time

Salary: $67,600 Per Year

Qualifications

Master’s Degree

Current, valid South Dakota School Speech‑Language Pathologist License

Successful internship, preferably in a school system or other pediatric setting

Excellent written and verbal communication, time management, and problem‑solving skills

Computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, email, and internet

Ability to keep information confidential

Physical requirements: constant hand‑eye/mind‑eye coordination; frequent walking, keyboarding, speaking, writing, bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, sitting, stooping and turning; some lifting up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position

Responsibilities / Essential Functions & Duties

Teaches communicatively impaired children in accordance with approved programs as dictated by birth to three or school‑aged children’s needs

Evaluates students using appropriate testing, observation, and supplementary information provided by records and outside agencies

Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop IEPs and intervention plans to achieve goals

Utilizes therapist techniques consistent with research on characteristics of effective speech therapy

Maintains student service, administrative and other departmental records in accordance with the District, State, and Federal policies

Assesses need and recommends assistive technology necessary for function at school

Participates in parent‑teacher conferences and communicates with parents regarding student progress; serves as a resource

Monitors the effects of speech therapy and the need for continuance or modification

Attends required meetings

Prepares reports as required

Performs other duties as assigned

Other Information
TERM: School Term

REPORTS TO: Special Education Director

A "Veterans Eligible" Opening

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