SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (2026-2027)

ce or language production and comprehension.Applications for Speech Language Pathologist are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources. All applicants must upload the following items to the application:Current resumeOfficial conferred college transcripts (bachelor's and master's) from an accredited college or universityOne (1) letter of recommendation which must be dated within the last 12 months and signed by the author of the letterIf you are unable to electronically attach these documents, please email then to Evan Close ([email protected]).The Speech Language Pathologist salary starts at $61.211.73 and increases according to the set salary schedule based of previous years of comparable work experience.Please apply directly on the Milwaukee Public Schools Employment Website: www.mpsmke.com > Careers > Join Our Team > Apply Online for Teacher/Certified PositionsAny questions regarding Speech Language Pathologist Job Posting #1031478, can be directed to Donna Edwards at [email protected] To ApplyInterested applicants should complete all sections of the application including the online submission of a current resume, all conferred degree transcripts and one (1) letter of recommendation dated within the last year and signed by the autho r .Please apply directly on the Milwaukee Public Schools Employment Website: www.mpsmke.com > Careers > Join Our Team > Apply Online for Teacher/Certified PositionsAny questions or concerns regarding Speech language Pathologist Job Posting #11031478, can be directed to Donna Edwards at [email protected] applicants MUST:Master's Degree in Communicative Disorders or similarCompleted Clinical Experience in a K-12 school settingApplicants must be licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to teach this specific grade level and / or content area.ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions/Core CompetenciesThe Speech language pathologist will perform from among the following functions:Select appropriate assessment instruments for differential diagnosis of suspected speech and/or language impairments.Determine a child's speech/language weaknesses and strengths and subsequent needs for remediation based on speech/language assessment of, but not limited to the following areas:Articulation/phonologyMorphology, syntax and semanticsOral motor and related functionsVoice/fluencyPragmaticsAuditory processingGross motor (in conjunction with the physical education teacher)Critical thinking and verbal reasoningMetalinguisticsPure tone air conduction hearing screeningReceptive/expressive communication in oral, written, graphic, and manual modalitiesAugmentative communication needsSocial aspects of communicationCollect data from:Classroom observation/teacher inputTeacher questionnaireReview of cumulative records (including previous speech records)Case history via family interviewsFormal and informal language testingRequest bilingual testing when the need arises.Analyze and interpret data received from an assessment of the speech/language and hearing function of children referred to the school IEP team by parents, agencies and school personnelConsultation and Collaboration:Grow professionally by keeping abreast of new developments in the field by reading research and professional journals, attending seminars, conventions and other continuing education experiences and applying these learned experiences to therapy intervention and assessment.Assess, select, develop and provide services supporting the effective use of augmentative and alternative communication systems and support classroom staff in their implementation.During the weekly half-day of office time, collaborate, consult and request information form:Other health professionals, including occupational and physical therapists, nurses, doctors, dentists, audiologists, etc.School personnel including regular and special education teachers, principals, psychologists, social workers, etc.Other speech pathologists with expertise in our field of work (i.e. phonology, augmentative communications, disfluency, etc.)Plan and conduct teacher/child/parent conferences.Participate in university teacher training programs on a voluntary basis for student teachers and observers.Attend monthly departmental meetings and special in-services.Provide supervision, on a voluntary basis, of the Clinical Fellowship Year for colleagues seeking to earn the Certificate of Clinical Competence.Share information and ideas with other colleagues through state, local and national professional organizations.Increase public awareness and advocate for the population served by speech pathologists.Maintain Wisconsin DPI licensure as a speech and language pathologist.Pay, Benefits, & Work ScheduleThe salary range for the Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist position starts at $61,211.73 and increases according to a set salary schedule which is based on years' of work experience as a fully licensed Speech Language Pathologist.This work schedule for this position is 10-month/191 work days during the school year.Equal Employment OpportunityThe Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.