Speech Language Pathologist
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Job Description
Job Title
Speech Language Pathologist
Pay Range
Pay based on experience
Job Description
26/27 School Year | Pay based on experience | Full-Time | in-person | Ottumwa, IA | Speech Language Pathologist
About the Role
Provide speech and language therapy services to students in K-12 school settings. You'll conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver direct therapy to help students improve communication skills and access their education. This role collaborates closely with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to maximize student outcomes.
What You'll Do
- Conduct formalized and dynamic assessments to determine eligibility and level of functioning
- Develop and coordinate treatment plans with interdisciplinary team members
- Provide direct speech therapy services aligned with IEP goals
- Complete and maintain compliant IEPs; participate in annual and triennial reviews
- Consult with teachers and families to support generalization of communication skills
- Maintain accurate therapy notes, assessment data, and progress documentation
- Supervise and support SLPAs, including monitoring supervision hours (if applicable)
Why Join Us
- CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance
- Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
- Paid sick leave
- Clinical fellows welcome
What We're Looking For
Must Have
- Current Speech Language Pathologist license in Iowa
- DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Preferred
- One year of experience in speech therapy
- Department of Education certification
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices and special education programs
- Experience with school-based caseload management
About Point Quest Group
Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.
Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.
Physical Demands
Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
Activity: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Sensory: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.
PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Language Pathologist will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide direct therapy services to K-12 students to improve communication skills. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, maintain compliant IEP documentation, and supervise SLPAs.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Speech Language Pathologist license in Iowa and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Preferred qualifications include one year of experience in speech therapy and Department of Education certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Speech-Language Pathology median $94k (middle half $84k–$103k)181 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Iowa index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Iowa | 68 active | 6,828 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 58% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $7k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,431 in the last 30 days | 1,331 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +3.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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