Early Childhood Speech Language Pathologist - John Cary Early Childhood

Early Childhood Speech Language Pathologist

2025-2026 School Year

Qualifications:  Requires Missouri licensure in Speech Pathology; prefer CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competence) but willing to consider a strong CFY candidate with experience in early childhood. Master’s degree in communication disorders is required.  Speech/language experience in schools or other comparable settings preferred. This position also requires travel to other school buildings and locations.

Position Summary:  To create an educational program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a quality education, in accordance with each student’s ability; establish good relationships with parents and with other staff.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Schedules and instructs students in assigned schools.
• Teaches district approved curriculum and adheres to adopted Board of Education policies.
• Assesses the strengths and weaknesses of assigned students on a regular basis.
• Develops IEPs and implements educational learning plans to meet the speech/language needs, interests, and abilities of the students on caseload. 
• Provide direct and consultative therapy services to students with a variety of speech and language delays.
• Identify students' needs and make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students, staff and community.
• Regularly communicate with parents and caregivers, providing updates on therapy progress and strategies for home reinforcement.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of therapy sessions, progress reports, IEPs, and other relevant documentation. 
• Utilize evidence-based techniques and interventions to improve students’ speech, language, and social communication skills.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Collaborate with teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapist, paraprofessionals, and other professionals to support students’ overall development.
• Familiarity with assistive technology and augmentative and alternative communication systems.
• Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to effectively organize and prioritize work.
• Must be able to give and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

·         Other duties may be assigned.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Open Until Filled

Qualified individuals who wish to apply for this position should complete an on-line application by visiting:  MEHLVILLE JOB OPENINGS

Sherri Cox

Human Resources

3120 Lemay Ferry Road

St. Louis, MO 63125

314-467-5101

Mehlville School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant

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