What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist (2025-2026 School Year) position at Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District?
Pankalo Education Center
Pankalo Education Center serves students in grades K-8 who have emotional behavioral disorders (EBD), autism spectrum disorders (ASD), developmental cognitive disabilities (DCD), and certain low-incidence disabilities . Pankalo has an integrated arts theme; the goal is to provide a compassionate, creative, safe, and child centered learning environment, where our students grow academically, socially, and personally, while tapping into their creativity.
Position Information
This position is a 1.0 FTE position (184 days), starting salary is based on education and years of experience. This position is fully benefit eligible, please click here to review the full contract and benefits offered.
Nature of Work
Incumbents are responsible for providing clinical and educational service to students with communication disorders, and providing consultation to families, teachers and other staff. Responsibilities may include : conducting communication screenings, assessments and evaluations for students and analyzing test results; providing treatment to students with communication disorders using various tools, techniques or strategies; providing direct or indirect services in alignment with IEP's; providing recommendations, consultation and trainings to families, teachers and other staff; and preparing a variety of reports, documents and correspondence.
Typical Class Responsibilities
- Performs IEP (Individualized Education Program) evaluations regarding language, speech, voice, cognitive-communication, and related disorders, which includes : administering testing; interpreting results; providing integrated description of client, including diagnosis; and creating and implementing solutions in a classroom setting.
- Manages cases which includes conducting observations, preparing for treatments, and consulting with individuals, families, groups, or staff regarding cases and monitoring case progress.
- Prepares clinical documentation, reports, and / or correspondence, which includes : treatment plans; progress notes; treatment reviews; clinical charts; third party insurance billing; and, other related paperwork.
- Supports classroom staff members on speech-related topic areas.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Training and Experience Requirements
Requires a minimum of a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders. Licensed or able to obtain a license from the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board as a Speech / Language Pathologist. ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency (C's) or the ability to obtain. Related practicum experience.
Preferred Requirements
Knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) preferred.
Knowledge Requirements
Skill Requirements
Physical Requirements
Positions in this class typically require : reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.
Special Education Profile
Special Education programs and services in Northeast Metro 916 are central to the Intermediate District's mission and fully integrated in its structure and decision-making processes. Programs provide special education and related service support to students from early childhood through age 21 with emotional / behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, developmental and cognitive disabilities, deaf and hard of hearing disabilities, and learning disabilities.
Our highly structured, safe learning environments share these characteristics
Commitment to Equity
At Northeast Metro 916, equity means that everyone has access to what they need in order to learn, grow and thrive.
Northeast Metro 916 will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.
