JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Speech Language Pathologist
The West River Student Services Unit is accepting applications for a full time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) position to begin immediately and follows the school calendar. Applicant must hold or be eligible for a North Dakota licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist. The SLP will provide speech language services to qualified students with disabilities ages 3 through 21.
Essential job functions:
Participate as a multidisciplinary team member to complete educational assessments with students as well as to assist in determining eligibility for special education.
Facilitate case management activities to eligible students.
Develop appropriate methods to monitor instructional progress as well as to maintain a complete records and reports as required by Unit administration.
Attend required meetings.
Job Salary/Benefits:
Salary based on years of experience. Benefits include Health Insurance, Section 125 Cafeteria Plan, Sick and Personal Leave, Paid Retirement Program, and a Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
To complete the application process, applicants are asked to submit an up-to-date college transcript, and a copy of college placement papers or a resume with letters of recommendation. Applicant should feel free to submit any additional information that may benefit the applicants’ candidacy.
Contact Information:
Troy Knudsvig, Special Education Director
West River Student Services Unit
PO Box 1575
Dickinson, ND 58602
Phone: 701-483-1257
Email: w.river@k12.nd.us
Position Title: Special Education Coordinator
The West River Student Services Unit is seeking a talented, self-motivated Special Education Coordinator to join the SpEd Leadership team. This position supports member district special education staff with the implementation of federal and state regulations. This position will serve multiple school districts with in the West River Student Services Unit.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Special Education or Educational Administration
Licensure as a Special Education Teacher
Four years of Special Education experience
Valid driver’s license
Competencies:
Must be able to work in a team decision- making situations
Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
Must possess ability to problem-solve
Must possess ability to coordinate with others and leads teams when necessary
Must possess skills to be a due process facilitator
Responsibilities:
Coordinates and supports curriculum materials, methodology, and related instruction
Prevised leadership in the implementation of new trends, rules compliance and screening early identification of children requiring special education services
Facilitates the development of pre-referral activities such as intervention plans. Teacher Assistance Teams, and general education strategic activates
Assist with designing, monitoring and coordinating district procedures to assure procedures are following state and federal regulations
Assist IEP teams in problem-solving and creating plans
Travel/Work Requirements:
Travel among 13-member school districts required
181-day contract (August-May)
Working Conditions:
Office, lifting, sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.
Salary:
Based on years of experience and current salary schedule
Benefits:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available
Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
Sick and Personal Leave
Paid Retirement Program
Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Application Process-Please submit the following:
Resume with letters of recommendation
List of references
College transcript
Copy of teaching license
Applicants are encouraged to submit any additional information that may benefit their candidacy.
*APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 30, 2026*
Additional information about West River Student Services can be found on our website: https://www.westriverstudentservices.com/
Contact Information: Please submit application materials to either of the following:
Troy Knudsvig, Special Education Director
West River Student Services
PO Box 1575
Dickinson, ND 58602-1575
(701) 456-1225
Heather Meek, Business Manager
West River Student Services
(701) 456-1226
Heather.Meek@k12.nd.us