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Start Your Online Application Now Date of Availability: August 2026 Date Closing: Open until filled Position Opening: Speech Language Pathologist (Grades 5?12) Location: Rockford Area Schools Position Type: .8-1.0 FTE | School Year: 2026?2027 Position Overview: Rockford Area Schools is seeking a passionate and dedicated Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our special education team for the 2026?2027 school year. This full-time position will serve students in grades 5?12 with a range of communication needs. The ideal candidate will be student-focused, collaborative, and committed to fostering growth in communication, academic, and social-emotional skills. Responsibilities Include: Provide speech-language services to students with disabilities in grades 5?12 Conduct formal and informal assessments to determine eligibility and guide instruction Develop and implement IEP goals and objectives in collaboration with the IEP team Maintain a consistent and effective data collection system to track student progress and communicate clearly with families and staff Collaborate with general and special education staff, paraprofessionals, and related service providers to deliver coordinated support Actively participate in IEP meetings and maintain compliance with state and federal special education laws Support a positive, inclusive learning environment for students with varying communication needs Qualifications: Master''s degree in Speech-Language Pathology Valid Minnesota SLP license or eligible for licensure Strong communication and collaboration skills Demonstrated commitment to working with students with disabilities Experience in school-based settings and familiarity with IEP processes preferred Why Rockford Area Schools? Supportive and collegial special education team Meaningful work serving a diverse population of learners Opportunities for ongoing professional development Competitive salary and benefits Strong administrative support and welcoming school community Contact Information : Emily Seitzer Special Education Coordinator Meeker and Wright Special Education Cooperative/Rockford Area Schools eseitzer@ MAWSECO.k12.mn.us 763-477-5837 ext. 1030? Paul Warzecha - MS Principal paul.warzecha@rockford883.org 763-477-5831 (ext. 2002) Paul Menard - HS Principal paul.menard@rockford883.org $47,399 - $95,437 dependent on qualifications Benefits: Bargaining Unit: Education Minnesota - Rockford, Teacher Master Agreement Medical Dental Life Insurance Long Term Disability 403b Title IX Rockford Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including employment. All Title IX reports and concerns should be directed to the Superintendent of Schools More information can be found at https://www.rockford883.org/district/departments/human-resources/title-ix Rockford Area Schools A Tradition of Excellence one Student at a Time! Rockford Area Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online