Speech Language Pathologist - Secondary

Position Type :

Specialists / Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted : 12 / 3 / 2025

Location : District

Job Description

Position Title : Speech Language Pathologist - Secondary

Location : 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 : Positions follows the 2025-2027 Teacher Salary Schedule. Please see Summary for additional information.

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.

Salary : In addition to the salary for the 2025-2026 school year, this position offers a Medicaid-funded stipend of $10,000. More information on funding, availability, and continuity of the stipend can be provided by Director of Special Education. The position also offers an annual $2,000 stipend for maintaining Certificate of Clinical Competence in order to bill Medicaid.

To Apply : Please complete the application and provide a letter of interest, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include your transcripts and a copy of your teaching license, if applicable.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : (Other duties may be assigned)

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.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT : The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

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 : North Dakota veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a form DD214, and if claiming disabled veteran's status, a current letter of disability. 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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