Speech Language Pathologist - Temporary position 2025-2026 School Year

At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. Our district represents a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do. As an academically rigorous and human-centered district, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued. There is no "typical" Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning.

We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive.

We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation.

You are welcome at Hopkins. You belong at Hopkins.

SUMMARY:
Provides a complete array of services to students with identified communication problems, including students whose primary disability is "speech-language impairment" and students with other primary disabilities who have needs in the area of communication.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Performs pre-referral consultations to general and special education teachers.
• Oversees case management for students with speech-language impairments.
• Performs due process compliance, third-party billing, program data collection, and funding reports.
• Works to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in students.
• Completes evaluations that consist of comprehensive initial and reevaluations for all types of communication disabilities.
• Oversees standard-referred IEPs and IIIPs (intervention that supports literacy and other standards).
• Performs direct intervention services to students in the least restrictive environment (include classroom-based service).
• Performs indirect intervention and consultative services to teams, teachers and parents.
• Performs other site-based and special education duties, including support of district literacy goals.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of the District by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

• MA degree

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Driver's license.
• Minnesota teaching license in Speech-Language Pathology.

Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge:

• District policies and procedures.
• Relevant and accurate resources and tools for speech language development.
• Principles, practices, and ethical standards of speech language.
• Laws, codes and regulations related to assignments.
• Disabilities and accommodations.
• Community resources and programs available to clients with identified needs.
• Computer applications related to the work.