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The School District of Onalaska is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE Speech/Language Pathologist beginning with the 2026-27 school year. This specific assignment for the year is split between one elementary school and middle school.
Job Goal: Evaluate, diagnose, and implement Speech/Language services for a wide range of students with disabilities of various ages.
Essential Functions
Evaluate, diagnose, and implement Speech/Language services for a wide range of students with disabilities of various ages.
Maintain knowledge of current state and federal laws, regulations and codes applicable to speech and language and special education.
Determine and use professionally sound procedures for identification, diagnosis, referral, and reevaluation.
Assure adherence to state eligibility criteria.
Complete all necessary procedural compliance paperwork related to the identification and services for students with special education needs in the area of speech/language impairment.
Serve as a member of the IEP Team identifying goals in the area of speech and language for students who qualify for services.
Develop, write and implement comprehensive Individual Education Plans (IEP) for special education students.
Conduct speech/language evaluations and re-evaluations in accordance with legal requirements.
Provide speech and/or language therapy to students as stipulated by their Individual Education Plan.
Utilize planning time to perform additional professional responsibilities including parent conferences, IEP team meetings, classroom observation of students, and consultations with classroom teachers and other professional support personnel.
Serve as case manager for students whose primary related Special Education service is speech and language.
Maintain current Certificates of Clinical Competence (CCCs) through the American Speech Language Hearing Association.
Complete monthly Medicaid billing for school based services for qualified students.
Maintain student progress notes in student records.
Communicates with parents on a regular basis to discuss student progress.
Re-evaluate students’ individual speech and language needs on a regular basis.
Collaborate with school staff to coordinate services to students.
Participate in professional development and in-service training programs; develop and maintain current resource information.
Participate in district speech screening activities.
Collaborate with other district speech language pathologists on a regular basis as a Professional Learning Community.
Participate in district Child Find activities when appropriate.
Serve as a resource for staff on issues related to speech and language therapy.
Communicate and refer to outside agencies, hospitals, or clinics when appropriate.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Please complete the online cover letter addressed to Ms. Laurie Enos, Director of Pupil Services, and attach a resume, transcripts, and a minimum of two letters of recommendation.
Applications are reviewed continuously until filled; however, we encourage you to apply by March 20 for priority consideration.
About Onalaska
The School District of Onalaska is a public school district located in Western Wisconsin and is regionally recognized for providing opportunities to students of all ages to learn, grow, and succeed. Along with being a district of choice as shown by our high percentage of open enrollment compared to neighboring districts, our five schools span just 14-square miles making for one of the geographically smallest districts in the state thus offering an intimate and neighborly experience for all involved. These distinctions, along with many others, contribute to our students’ positive post-graduation readiness, staff engagement and retention, and longstanding community support.
OUR MISSION
Working together to ensure high levels of learning for all.
OUR VISION
A model school district in service of students, staff, and community.
HIGHLIGHTS
District Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,906
Operating Budget: $53M
Teachers: 246
Total Staff: 426
OUR SCHOOLS
6 Early Learning Partner Locations
Eagle Bluff Elementary School (grades PK-5)
Irving Pertzsch Elementary School (grades PK-5)
Northern Hills Elementary School (grades PK-5)
Onalaska Middle School (grades 6-8)
Onalaska High School (grades 9-12)
PRIDE POINTS
In 2024-25, our district was rated as a 4 Star District – Exceeds Expectations by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Onalaska High School, Eagle Bluff Elementary, and Northern Hills Elementary are on U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Schools” list.
According to Niche, our district is ranked the #23 out of 367 districts in the state of Wisconsin. All three of our Elementary Schools rank in the top 5 of Niche’s Best Elementary Schools in La Crosse County.
Onalaska High School boasts a 99% graduation rate with a 76% college acceptance rate.
Requirements
1. Possess a valid Wisconsin Teaching License in Speech-Language Pathology (#1820)
2. Possess a minimum of a Masters in Science Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
3. Prior school based therapy experience preferred, but not required.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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