What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (2025-2026) position at Milwaukee Public Schools?
A Milwaukee Public Schools Speech Language Pathologist refers to the professional who applies the principles, methods and procedures for the assessment, prognosis, counseling, instruction, habilitation or rehabilitation related to the development and disorders of speech, voice or language production and comprehension.
- Master's Degree in Communicative Disorders or similar
- Completed Clinical Experience in a K-12 school setting
- Applicants must be licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to teach this specific grade level and / or content area.
Starting salary at $59,457.73 - $101,925.44/year
191 Day School Year Calendar
10-Month School Year
Interested applicants should complete all sections of the application including the online submission of a current resume and three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last year and signed by the author. Non-MPS employees should attach transcripts conferring their undergraduate and graduate degree (REQUIRED).
Please apply directly on the Milwaukee Public Schools Employment Website: www.mpsmke.com > Careers > Join Our Team > Apply Online for Teacher/Certified Positions
Interested applicants should complete all sections of the application including the online submission of a current resume and three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last year and signed by the author. Non-MPS employees should attach transcripts conferring their undergraduate and graduate degree (REQUIRED).
Please apply directly on the Milwaukee Public Schools Employment Website: www.mpsmke.com > Careers > Join Our Team > Apply Online for Teacher/Certified Positions
Any questions regarding Speech Language Pathologist Job Posting #1029121, can be directed to Donna Edwards at edwardd@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
- Master's Degree in Communicative Disorders or similar
- Completed Clinical Experience in a K-12 school setting
- Applicants must be licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to teach this specific grade level and / or content area.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assessment - Select appropriate assessment instruments for differential diagnosis of suspected speech and/or language impairments.
Determine child's speech/language weaknesses and strengths and subsequent needs for remediation based on speech/language assessment.
Collect/Analyze and interpret data received from an assessment of the speech/language and hearing function of children referred to the school IEP team by parents, agencies, and school personnel.
Request bilingual testing when the need arises.
The salary range for the Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist position starts at $59,457.73 and increases according to a set salary schedule which is based on years' of work experience as a fully licensed School Speech Language Pathologist).
This work schedule for this position is 10-months/191 work days during the school year.
The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.
In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.
Salary : $59,458 - $101,925
