Pre-K Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Needed

BlazerJobs • Travel • Lincoln, NE, USA • 2w ago

Minimum 1+ years speech therapy experience required.

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Full-Time | Lincoln, NE

Blazer Jobs is actively interviewing experienced Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) for a full-time position with school districts in the Lincoln, NE area. This opportunity is for the upcoming 20252026 school year, with contract dates from August 12, 2025 through May 21, 2026.

This role will focus on a PreK caseload (ages 35) in preschool classroom settings. The initial caseload will begin with approximately 2030 students, with growth expected to reach 5060 students throughout the school year.

Position Details:

Location: Lincoln, NE
Setting: Preschool classrooms
Caseload: PreK (ages 35); expected to grow from ~30 to ~60 students
Schedule: Full-time, on-site
Contract Dates: August 12, 2025 May 21, 2026

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must meet all Nebraska state and local requirements, including:

Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders
Current Nebraska SLP license issued by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Teaching certificate or endorsement from the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), or eligibility to obtain
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
Experience with early childhood populations is highly valued
Must successfully complete background check and district onboarding

Typical Responsibilities:

Evaluate and identify speech and language needs in preschool-aged students
Develop and implement age-appropriate, individualized treatment plans and IEPs
Provide direct therapy services in classroom and individual settings
Collaborate with early childhood educators, parents, and multidisciplinary teams
Track student progress and maintain compliance documentation
Support communication development through interactive and play-based approaches
Participate in IEP meetings and planning for transitioning students