Speech Language Pathologist (26-27 School Year)
Company: Fort Smith Public Schools
Location: Fort Smith
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
*Out of state applicants please provide Arkansas Department of
Education's verification of provisional licensure eligibility*
Check out our interview process here. POSITION TITLE: Speech
Language Pathologist (26-27 School Year) FLSA: Exempt REPORTS TO:
Director of Special Education TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: A full contract
for this position is 190 days, with benefits as specified in
employee contract. Contract will be prorated based on actual start
date. LOCATION: District Wide QUALIFICATIONS Meet AR licensure
requirements. BEGINNING: 26-27 School Year DISTRICT VALUES We will
always put student needs first. We believe relationships matter. We
expect accountability. We operate with transparency. We prioritize
student and staff safety. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Work with
students in a school setting to assess, diagnose, and treat speech
and language disorders. Assist students to develop better
communication skills, overcome language barriers, and improve their
ability to express themselves. Assesses students' speech, language,
and communication skills to identify areas of concern or disorder.
Develop individualized treatment plans to help students improve
their communication skills, based on the results of the assessment.
Work one-on-one or in small groups with students to deliver therapy
and monitor progress. Collaborate with teachers and other
professionals. Work closely with teachers, other school staff, and
parents to ensure that the student's needs are met and progress is
monitored. Keep detailed records of assessments, therapy sessions,
progress reports, and other relevant information. Maintain
confidentiality. Attend school meetings such as IEP (Individualized
Education Plan) meetings to contribute to the development of plans
and goals for students. Keep up-to-date with the latest research
and techniques in the field through continuing education courses
and professional development opportunities. Attends meetings and
performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors,
including after school faculty meetings Carries out duty as
assigned, including after school or before school duties Maintain
emotional control under stress. Demonstrates the ability to
maintain positive professional working relationships with others
Maintains prompt and regular attendance Other duties as assigned.
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of
work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude
them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical
assignment to the position. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS Must have the
ability to lift at least 20 pounds occasionally. Ability to endure
prolonged standing, walking, sitting, occasional reaching above the
head or the shoulders, bending, squatting, and kneeling. Check out
our interview process here. Explore the Fort Smith Public Schools
website to learn how our district is right for you! See Salary
Schedule For our salary schedule, click this link to visit our
district website. If seeing this posting on a job site, please
apply here https://fortsmithschools.schoolspring.com/ if
interested.
Keywords: Fort Smith Public Schools, Fayetteville , Speech Language Pathologist (26-27 School Year), Education / Teaching , Fort Smith, Arkansas
