[Hiring] Speech-Language Pathologist @Central Rivers Area Education Agency

Role Description

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides comprehensive services to learners aged birth to 21 with communication needs impacting their education and social interactions. The SLP partners with educators, families, and communities, delivering direct services, consultation, coaching, and training. Responsibilities include:

• Completing Child Find tasks to determine eligibility for Special Education
• Assessing learner communication skills
• Developing and implementing evidence-based intervention plans addressing language, articulation, fluency, and voice disorders
• Ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Fostering positive learning environments and promoting learner success within the educational setting

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA CCCs) is encouraged; however, not required

Requirements

• Meet all state requirements, endorsements, approval, and licensure requirements as established by the Iowa Department of Education/Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
• Iowa Bureau of Educational Examiners (BoEE) B-21 Speech-Language Pathologist License:
  • Must hold one of the following:
    • Statement of Professional Recognition (SPR) – 237
    • Professional Service License – 237
• Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) License; State of Iowa Requirement:
  • Required if you hold a Statement of Professional Recognition (SPR)
  • If you hold a Professional Service License, the BoEE does not require an IDPH license; however, Central Rivers AEA requires all SLPs to maintain a current IDPH license as an agency requirement

Benefits

• Full-time 8 hrs/190 days
• Certified staff salary schedule 2026-27
• Certified benefits and information summary