Job Description:

This positon will start in the 2024-2025 school year.

There are multiple positions open for the 2024-2025 School Year 

Position Purpose: Public school Speech-Language Pathologists are communication specialists who work with students who are identified with language disabilities, articulation deficits, dysfluent speech, and voice disorders.

Responsibilities:
Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
Serves as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement.
Serves as a resource to 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-impaired children as requested by Child Study Teams.
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 disabilities.
Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement programs throughout the student's daily activities.
Provides information, support, and counseling to parents and families when appropriate.
Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
ND Teaching License or ability to obtain prior to start date
Speech-Language License through ND State Board of Examiners
  
Application Procedures
All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via www.applitrack.com/fargo/onlineapp. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties. Applicants for administrative, teaching, professional and other certified staff positions will need to attach: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume/CV 3) Three (3) Professional References 4) Complete transcripts for each degree from the institutions conferring the degrees. In addition, Teacher Applicants will need to attach: Current teaching license.

Job postings will be closed for applications at 8:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting. 

Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

For more information or questions please call 701-446-1000 or email humanresources@fargo.k12.nd.us. 

Fargo Public Schools (FPS) is dedicated to fostering an educational environment rooted in inclusivity and academic freedom. Our FPS Philosophies articulate our commitment to these principles, guiding our practices to ensure every student's success. We invite candidates to thoroughly review our FPS Philosophies as they reflect the foundational values and expectations for all FPS employees. By applying, candidates express their commitment to embracing and upholding these philosophies in their professional practice, contributing to a culture of excellence and inclusivity within our schools

The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.

Job TypeFull TimeBenefits EligibilityBenefits EligibleScheduleTeacher’s ContractSalary RangeFrom $47,393 to $91,468 annually