Speech and Language Pathologist - West Lafayette Community School Corporation

Position Type:
Special Education Teaching /Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted:
11/11/2025

Location:
West Lafayette Community School Corporation

District:
West Lafayette Community School District

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
REPORTS TO: WLCSC Director of Special Education & Building Administration
PAY TYPE: Contract, Non-Supervisory
PAY RATE: Based upon the WLCSC Master Teacher Contract (see attachment)
BENEFITS: Eligible (see attachment)
SCHEDULE: 183 Days; Follows school calendar

This position will remain posted until filled. All qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The Speech and Language Pathologist will join the district's dedicated Special Education team and will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating students with communication disorders that impact academic performance and social participation. This professional will collaborate with teachers, parents, and related service providers to help each student reach their fullest communication potential within the educational setting.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General Responsibilities:
  • Conduct comprehensive speech, language, and communication assessments for students referred through the special education process
  • Evaluate areas such as articulation, phonology, fluency, voice, language comprehension and expression, and social communication
  • Participate in multidisciplinary evaluation teams and contribute to eligibility determinations for special education services
  • Prepare detailed evaluation reports and share findings with staff and families
• Special Education Compliance & Monitoring:
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP)
  • Provide direct and indirect therapy to address identified speech and language goals
  • Utilize evidence-based practices to improve communication, literacy, and classroom participation
  • Adapt and modify therapy techniques to meet diverse student needs, including those with autism, developmental delays, or hearing impairments
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, progress notes, and service delivery logs
  • Ensure compliance with IDEA, Article 7, and district regulations related to speech and language services
  • Comply with all WLCSC requirements for school-based Medicaid claiming
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Collaborate with teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, school psychologists, and counselors to support students' academic and functional goals
  • Provide classroom-based strategies and consultative support to teachers and staff
  • Communicate regularly with families to share progress and recommend home carryover strategies
• Other Duties:
  • Participate in professional development activities, workshops, and continuing education to stay current with best practices in speech-language pathology
  • Supervise graduate student interns or clinical fellows (if applicable)
  • Contribute to school initiatives and serve as a communication resource for staff and administration
  • Other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Education, Training, and Experience Required:
  • Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited program
  • IPLA Speech/Language Pathologist License
  • Valid Indiana Communication Disorder License
  • Displays excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:
  • Demonstrated ability to support staff in understanding second language acquisition, language development, and best practices for teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students
  • Willingness to remain current in field of special education and speech/language evaluations
  • In-depth knowledge of IDEA, Article 7, and IEP development processes, or willingness to pursue training
  • Displays dependability and punctuality
  • Possesses creative thinking and solution-focused mindset to identify and deliver services across multiple settings and environments
  • Possesses the ability to maintain confidentiality of information
  • Possesses strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position works indoors in a typical school setting
• May work near others, often within a few feet
• May occasionally be exposed to noise levels that are distracting

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. 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. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically outlined in this description. This job description is subject to change at any time at the discretion of West Lafayette Community School Corporation.

Attachment(s):

• [click to reveal phone number]2025-2027 Master Teacher Contract
• 2026 Certified Rate Sheet
• 2026 WLCSC Benefit Guide