Speech and Language Pathologist DW26271

Position Title: Speech and Language PathologistDW26271 Start Date: August 15 2026

Location: 1 Position Elementrary /1 Position Middle School-High School Pay Type: Salaried-Exempt

Pay Grade: Certified Retirement: TRS

Reports to:Special Education Director Contract Work: 197

Status: Part Time/ Full Time/ Flexible Hours/ Flexible Days
Majority of work district/Evaluations

About Belgrade School District:

Belgrade School District provides instructional athletic and activities opportunities for more than 3100 students from the community of nearly 14000 residents. Through the commitment of more than 600 full- and part-time staff members students engage in learning and participate in extracurricular events throughout the calendar year. As Belgrades largest employer were proud of the partnership we have with local families businesses and civic organizations. Working with Belgrade School District is a rewarding opportunity to be part of our mission to educate students to become responsible members of society.

We offer competitive pay comprehensive benefits including a district contribution toward health insurance premiums and available dental vision and life insurance as well as other supplemental insurance plans. District employees also participate in PERS or TRS retirement plans which is vested after 5 years. Employees can also choose to contribute to a 403B plan with an additional district contribution.

Required Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communications Science Disorders.

• MT Licensure in Speech Language Pathology.

Essential Job Duties

• Assess students communication skills (articulation fluency voice expressive & receptive language etc.) to determine communication disorders special education eligibility and recommendations for treatment.
• Create and provide input to Evaluation Team documentation and Individual Education Programs (IEP).
• Develop and implement treatment plans interventions and/or materials for caseload.
• Provide direct therapy as designated by IEPs.
• Complete and maintain appropriate files records documentation state and district reports.
• Communicate and establish positive relationships with students staff parents and community resources.
• Recognize and respond to students personal educational and/or social needs.
• Become familiar with teacher expectations of students and facilitate desirable individual and group performance and behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Special Education Director or Site Supervisor.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge of K-12 Education.
• Ability to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to be flexible to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
• Ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups and utilize specific job-related equipment.
• Ability to problem solve to analyze issue.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students the public and staff members.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to manage time and responsibilities adapt to changing work priorities communicate with diverse groups maintaining confidentiality meet deadlines and schedules.
• Ability to set priorities work as part of a team and work with and manage frequent interruptions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students parents and staff.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board policies.
• Ability to schedule activities meetings and/or events gather collate and/or classify data and use job-related equipment.
• Skill in adhering to safety practices.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate records and using pertinent software applications (as required).
• Skill in standards based instruction and assessment.
• Skill in the use of technology to enhance instruction and communication.
• Skill in critical thinking problem analysis and resolution.
• Skill dedication and aptitude for working with students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with effectively with children in an education setting.
• Knowledge of current instructional materials and techniques.

Necessary special requirements:

• Montana Drivers license or the ability to obtain license within three months of hire date.

The duties physical demands work-environment characteristics and mental/motor demands described within this vacancy announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with compliance with the American with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.