Speech/Language Therapist

Code

JP363117 - 246

Job Family

Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Class

Non - Rep

POLSON SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB POSTING NOTIFICATION

Date of External Posting: July 1, 2026

Review of Applications: To Begin Immediately

Position Title: Speech-Language Pathologist

School Site: District Wide, 1.0 FTE

Salary: Competitive Salary; Based on Experience and Qualifications

Starting Date: August, 2026 (PIR) - (With the option to begin work immediately)

Required Qualifications:

• An applicant must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the State of Montana and hold the Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC).

Desired Qualifications:

• Speech-Language Pathologist shall follow the IDEA federal law and State of Montana’s Special Education Rules and Regulations in the delivery of speech and language services.

Apply to: Complete application submitted through Polson School District Employment platform: https://www.polson.k12.mt.us/

Application Material:

Completed Polson School District Certified Staff Application

Successful Fingerprint Background Check

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Speech-Language Pathologist is a non-represented position with the Polson School District. Sick leave and vacation days per MT statute for public employees.

NON-DISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE: The Polson School District Board of trustees does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, or disability in employment, educational programs or activities.

Polson School District

Speech-Language Pathologist

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate punctuality and regular, consistent attendance.

• Demonstrate standards of professional and ethical conduct.

• Demonstrate an awareness of and respect for social, cultural, linguistic, religious, economic, and ability differences in students and their families.

• Maintain strict confidentiality with student and student’s family information.

• Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, parents, and the community.

• Demonstrate understanding, patience and caring toward at-risk children and children with special needs.

• Use appropriate assessments and reporting practice.

• Participate in the study team process.

• Plan, directs and participates in the identification, rehabilitation and instructional programs for the communicatively handicapped students.

• Provide direct/indirect clinical education services to those with severe language voice, fluency, and articulation or hearing disorders.

• Assess and diagnose the communication needs and behaviors of referred students.

• Participate in Child Find and Kindergarten Roundup for Polson School District 23.

• Initiate programs to inform the community of children’s communication needs and the range of speech and language services offered in Polson School District 23.

• Complete all necessary paperwork for students. This may include, but not limited to assessment reports, written summary reports with recommendations for service, IEP’s, measurable annual goals, communication to staff and parents, documents, Medicaid billing forms, progress reports to meet required deadlines.

• Participate in in-service and training, both required and as agreed upon by Speech Therapist and administration.

• Participate in IEP meetings or other conferences related to students.

• Schedule students for therapy sessions.

• Implement a planned program of individual and/or group speech therapy.

• Effectively manage time and tasks that may sometimes have severe time constraints.

• Write speech and language evaluation reports and recommendations.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Montana Certification with proper licensure.

• Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, staff and the community.

• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

• Ability to handle stressful situations.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and employee records.

• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer, projectors, calculator, copier, telephone/voice mail, fax.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside, but some duties will be performed outside, including recess, field trips, etc. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The employee frequently will work irregular or extended work hours while performing the duties of this job. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, and work output of students.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and stand; twist at neck and waist; kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments. May be required to lift or move up to 20 pounds.

MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are infrequently available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.

The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job description 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.

Location : Polson School District Administration Office, 111 4th Ave E , Polson , Montana 59860