Job Description

Job Location Springfield, MO 65807 Salary Range $62,400.00 Salary Positions starting at $62,400!
Are you passionate about helping young children find their voice and build the foundation for lifelong communication? The Arc of the Ozarks is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our specialized diagnostic team supporting children ages 2–3 who have no functional communication and little to no previous therapy experience.
About the Role: This role is part of our intensive early intervention program, designed to assess and develop foundational communication skills in toddlers. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to complete observations and assessments (including ADOS when appropriate), incorporate play-based therapy, and build structured yet natural language opportunities throughout each session. The ability to assess through engagement and play is essential.
Training in ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) is highly preferred, but we are happy to provide training for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct dynamic observations and structured assessments to inform individualized treatment plans.
• Incorporate play-based strategies to assess and support early communication and language development.
• Design and implement therapy goals that focus on foundational language acquisition, joint attention, imitation, and early social communication.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver coordinated and individualized care.
• Provide parent coaching and feedback to support carryover and generalization of skills at home.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation in alignment with best practices and organizational standards.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training specific to early intervention and diagnostics.

What Makes This Role Unique:

• Impact at the Start Work with children at a pivotal developmental stage where early intervention can transform their lifelong trajectory.
• Team-Centered Approach Collaborate with psychologists, behavior analysts, and therapy professionals in a cohesive, child-focused environment.
• Diagnostic Insight Be an active contributor to early diagnoses and intervention planning for children with suspected developmental delays or autism spectrum disorder.

Qualifications:

• Education Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Certification Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA preferred. Clinical Fellowships may be considered.
• Licensure Missouri SLP License in good standing (MO Board of Healing Arts)
• Preferred Experience with early intervention or ADOS training (we will provide if not yet trained)
• Skills Strong play-based assessment skills, comfort working with nonverbal or pre-verbal toddlers, collaborative spirit

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• Call us at 417-771-3700 (Ask for the Talent Acquisition Team)
• Email: Jobs@thearcoftheozarks.org (Include your name and the position/location you’re interested in)

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Qualifications

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Definition

Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, the speech-language pathologist (SLP) provides assessment and treatment services within their scope of practice for individuals with varying diagnoses or disabilities. The SLP is responsible for working with clients and their families or caregivers to promote increased quality of life and confidence throughout the lifespan. The SLP will call work collaboratively within The Arc of the Ozarks, as well as within the community.

The SLP must have excellent organization, time management, and communication skills—both verbal and written. Services may be provided in a clinic, school-based, or in-home setting dependent upon the clientele’s needs. The SLP is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Essential Job Functions

Mission and Core Values

Serves as an ambassador of the mission and purpose of The Arc of the Ozarks

Maintain effective working relationship with persons served, supervisors, families and guardians, co-workers, and professionals from other organizations

Maintains effective working relationships with all agency departments.

Application of Therapeutic Techniques

• Speech intelligibility
• Speech sound production/articulation
• Oral motor skills
• Feeding disorders
• Expressive and receptive language skills
• Augmentative and alternative communication
• Cognitive-communication skills
• Fluency/stuttering
• Voice disorders
• Pragmatic skills
• Literacy skills

Essential Job Functions

Administer age-appropriate screenings and assessments.

Develop and implement treatment goals and objectives.

Utilize evidence-based practices for a variety of diagnoses and disabilities.

Maintain appropriate and timely documentation.

Communicate effectively with members of the client’s care team and family.

Complete thorough chart reviews and obtain additional diagnostic information from the client’s care team and family.

Supervise speech-language pathology assistants and interns.

Arrange travel time to maximize contact with students and to accomplish other duties.

Engage in continuing education and professional growth activities related to the profession and scope of practice.

Make appropriate recommendations and referrals for additional medical and other related services, as needed.

Complete all necessary documentation in a timely manner.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form.

Ability to problem solve and take constructive feedback.

Ability to organize tasks and manage time independently.

Adherence to a high level of professional and ethical standards.

Ability to interact appropriately with clients, families, visitors, as well as Arc personnel and vendors and other professionals.

Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, and electronic medical record systems for data collection and reporting.

Ability to stand, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs, and pull and push items on an infrequent basis.

Licensed and insured driver with a vehicle available for work.

Minimum Experience and Training

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

• Clinical Fellowships may be considered for some positions.

Missouri Speech-Language Pathology licensure active and in good standing by the MO Board of Healing Arts