Speech Language Pathologist

Des Moines Public Schools   Des Moines, IA   Contract     Education
Posted on April 24, 2023
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The speech-language pathologist provides educational services to students with communication disorders. In addition to providing speech-language services, they may serve as service coordinator to children and families when deemed appropriate.

Please see attached job description for further information on functions of the position along with educational and experience requirements.

Successful candidates for this position will possess:
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
Iowa Statement of Professional Recognition or Professional Service License
Iowa Department of Public Health Licensure (SLP)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Certificate of Clinical Competence or actively pursuing (to be obtained within 2 years of hire)

Position Details:
Contract days vary by assignment.
7.75 hours

Follow apply link to see salary scale.

 Candidates offered employment will be compensated based on skills, work experience and education.

Des Moines Public Schools offers a generous benefits package including:

  • Family Health Insurance at no cost to the employee during the first plan year (July 1 - June 30) of employment ($600/year after that)
    • There is opportunity to have the $600/year waived via participation HealthyU program.
  • Family Dental Insurance with a minimal monthly cost (Single dental insurance coverage at no cost)
  • Enrollment in IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System) -- a defined benefit plan


To prospective speech language pathologists, we invite you to come here. You will form bonds here, grow here, learn new skills here, and achieve here. But most of all, you will become here. Find out more about Becoming "The Best You" Here at Des Moines Public Schools.


Des Moines Public Schools

2100 Fleur Dr.
Des Moines , IA