Speech/Language Pathologist (revised 11/14)

There is a $5,000 annual stipend for having your CCC’s.

ASHA dues paid for.

CEUs are paid for.

Collaborative team with mentorship opportunities! 

Application Procedure: To be considered for this vacancy, applicant must complete the on-line application process and indicate interest in this specific job number. Position is currently filled by a virtual provider. Applications received no later than September 2, 2024 will receive first consideration; position will remain open until filled.

Position Description: St. Francis Area Schools is hiring an SLP for the 2024-2025 school year to provide therapy and case management for students at St. Francis Elementary School.
As an SLP in our district, you will be on a team of 10 SLPs that work very collaboratively to meet the needs of our students. You will have an SLP mentor, and a SLP professional learning community. You will have opportunities to collaborate with fellow SLPs weekly as well as during a 1.5 hour late start once each month. You will also be a part of very supportive special education team. Each building also has a lead special education teacher to assist with student scheduling and general troubleshooting. Caseloads are very manageable.

Qualifications: Minnesota Teacher Licensure as an Educational Speech Language Pathologist. This position requires that the candidate have their Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language. Candidates will be considered who are eligible to obtain a Certificate of Clinical Competence.

Job Duties:  

• Provide direct instruction to students in the areas of speech and communication as outlined in their IEPs.
• Consult with other staff members on the successful implementation of communication strategies and assistive devices within the educational setting.
• Complete speech/communication assessment on identified students.
• Complete the written documents related to speech services (IEPs, Evaluation Reports, Progress Reports, etc.).
• Attend and sometimes facilitate IEP meetings for assigned students.
• Provide case management services for assigned students.
• Complete Third Party Billing documentation for MA eligible students

Job Description:  Speech Language Pathologist

Duty Days Per Year: 186 

Hours Per Day: 8

Type of Position: End of year with possibility of continuing contract 

Salary: $48,166 – $89,645 per Teachers Work Agreement

District Information: St. Francis Area Schools – ISD #15 is located in northern Anoka County and southern Isanti County. We are a 45 minute drive from Minneapolis and a great traffic-free drive from every direction. We are a rural/suburban district, covering 165 square miles. Our buildings include an early childhood family center, three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and other non-traditional secondary programs. Our school district annually educates more than 4,100 students. The district has ten Speech and Language Pathologists serving across all sites.

If you have questions about the position prior to applying, please contact Bridget Brown, Student Services Supervisor, at 763-452-0247. 

Benefits offered for this position include:

• Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage
• Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage
• FSA Account- Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability Income Insurance
• Life Insurance paid for by the district
• TRA (Pension Plan): 7.75% employee contribution and 8.75% district contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA
• Floating Holidays
• Sick Leave includes ESST
• Personal Paid Days
• HSA- Health Savings Account with $117.00/month district contribution
• HCSP- Health Care Savings Plan with MSRS (Minnesota State Retirement System) includes $117.00/month district contribution
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.