Speech and Language Pathologist (Districtwide)

Speech and Language Pathologist (Districtwide)

Juneau School District

Location: Districtwide, Student Services Department Full-Time Position (1.0 FTE) Multiple Vacancies Districtwide

Certified/Speech & Language Pathologist Position: Requires valid Alaska Type C special services certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) - for information visit:

Make a difference for the children in our community!

Position Summary: Seeking candidates with experience and/or knowledge of integrated therapy services, augmentative communication, and trans-disciplinary team approaches. This position is responsible for identification of needs and delivery of integrated therapy services to students who require speech therapy intervention in accordance with all school district, state and federal requirements (as applicable). The Speech & Language Pathologist (SLP) collaborates with staff to promote the highest practicable physical, mental, and psycho-social well being for the students using trans-disciplinary team approaches.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher degree with a major emphasis in speech-language pathology, audiology, or speech-language and hearing science; OR possess certification of clinical competence from the American Speech Language-Hearing Association.
• Valid Alaska Type C special services certificate with a speech endorsement, or able to secure Alaska Type C certificate upon hire.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a school environment.
• Exhibits sufficient verbal and written communication skills to perform the tasks required as part of the facility team.

Preferred Requirements:

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) desired.
• School-based experience desired.
• Experience working with children having a broad spectrum of disabilities.
• Experience in providing support to regular education teachers in accommodating special needs of students in an inclusive environment is desired.

Compensation: Salary is dependent on experience and education. The Juneau School District offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and eligibility for membership in the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) plan.

About the Juneau School District

Located in Alaska's beautiful capital, the Juneau School District (JSD) serves roughly 4,000 students in PreK–12 across 14 schools.

Schools & Programs

• Six elementary schools, one middle school, and one standard high school.
• Additional options include an alternative high school, a PreK–8 Montessori School, a K–8 Charter School, a home‐school program (HomeBRIDGE), a residential youth facility, and the Tlingit Culture, Language & Literacy (TCLL) program.
• The alternative high school, Yaaḵoosgé Daakahídi, serves students who benefit from non‐traditional high school settings.

Community & Demographics

• Student body is diverse: roughly 43% White, 24% multi‐ethnic, 13% Alaska Native & American Indian, 10% Asian & Pacific Islander, 10% Hispanic, and about 1% Black.
• Around 23% of students receive Free & Reduced Meals, and 20% receive special education services.

Professional Atmosphere & Development

• The district employs about 600 full-time staff, with roughly 300 certified teachers, making it one of the largest employers in the community.
• JSD offers strong support for professional growth: embedded professional development, Arts‐infused teaching (Artful Teaching), culturally responsive pedagogy, mentoring programs, peer collaboration, and opportunities to engage with local culture and environment in instructional design.

Advantages & Location

• Juneau is both remote and accessible by air or sea, with majestic surroundings including the Tongass National Forest.
• Small-city feel, with strong sense of community. Teachers often engage with local culture, and environment.
• Because of its size and resources, the district can offer a variety of teaching environments—traditional classrooms, Montessori, alternative high school settings, and culturally unique programs like TCLL.