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School Speech Language Pathologist * Full-time * Colorado Springs, CO Gillem Staffing has partnered with a school in Colorado Springs, CO. They need an onsite Speech Language Pathologist (SLP ...

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School Speech Language Pathologist * Full-time * Colorado Springs, CO Gillem Staffing has partnered with a school in Colorado Springs, CO. They need an onsite Speech Language Pathologist (SLP ...

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Speech Pathologist at Wilson Creek Elementary DEPARTMENT: Special Education CLASSIFICATION ... Strong knowledge of speech-language development and disorders in school-aged children * Ability to ...

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How much do school speech pathologist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for school speech pathologist in the United States is $41.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.86 and $51.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a school speech pathologist do?

A school speech pathologist, also known as a speech-language pathologist (SLP), works with students to assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. They create individualized treatment plans to help students improve their communication skills, which are essential for academic success and social interaction. School SLPs also collaborate with teachers, families, and other professionals to support students' educational needs and may provide training or resources for staff and parents.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a school speech pathologist?

To thrive as a School Speech Pathologist, you need a master's degree in speech-language pathology, ASHA certification (CCC-SLP), and state licensure, alongside expertise in diagnosing and treating speech and language disorders. Familiarity with assessment tools, individualized education program (IEP) systems, and assistive communication technology is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to collaborate with teachers, parents, and students help create supportive learning environments. These skills and qualities are crucial for effectively addressing students' communication needs and promoting their academic and social success.

What are some common challenges school speech pathologists face when working with diverse student populations?

School speech pathologists often work with students from a variety of linguistic and cultural backgrounds, which can present unique challenges in assessment and therapy. Adapting intervention strategies to meet individual student needs, collaborating with teachers and families, and managing large caseloads are common aspects of the role. Effective communication, cultural competence, and ongoing professional development are crucial for addressing these challenges and helping all students succeed.

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Job description

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist
Date Posted:
4/22/2026
Location:
District Office
(High-Needs School)
Southern Kern Unified School District
Position Description
Position Title: Speech Therapist / Pathologist
Department: Special Education
Reports To: Coordinator, Special Education
SUMMARY: Public school Speech-Language Pathologists are communication specialists who work with both the general education and special education population with language handicaps, articulation deficits, dysfluencies and voice disorders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Serves as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement.
  • Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments.
  • Provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, and language impairments.
  • Provides screening to identify speech handicapped children at regular intervals and at specified levels.
  • Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community.
  • Provides appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual students' needs and correct existing speech or language handicaps.
  • Develops Individualized Education Programs (IEP's), participates in IEP's, Student Study Team (SST) meetings and other meetings and/or conferences for students, as appropriate.
  • Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy by suggestions for the student's daily activities.
  • Provides information, support, and counseling to parents and families when appropriate.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Supervises students

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
  • Master's degree in speech and language pathology.
  • A minimum of 60 semester hours of academic credit in normal aspects of human communication, development thereof, and clinical techniques for evaluation and management of speech and language disorders.
  • A minimum of 300 clock hours of supervised practicum experience with persons who present a variety of communication disorders, to be acquired in conjunction with academic training, 150 hours of which shall be obtained on the graduate level.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
  • Certification as a Speech Pathologist.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
  • Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
  • Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community.
  • Ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is will regularly sit, and occasionally walk and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job the employee will continuously hear conversation in a quiet and/or noisy environment. The employee will continuously need the ability to tell where a sound is coming from and tell the difference among bells, buzzers, beeps, horns etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.