Employment



Current Open Position:


Part-time Speech-Language Pathology Assistant:

Up to 30 hrs/wk in CJI, North Star and surrounding area school districts.  Montana licensure and certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) required, with an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders recommended.   For individuals without a degree, those who were employed as a supervised SLPA in Montana or another state prior to January 1, 2024, may be grandfathered into the licensure process without needing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Must have own transportation.  Salary dependent on licensure status.  Job description available here:  Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 



Employment will start immediately for the 2024-2025 school year.  Position open until filled.

Direct application requests and questions to Sara Tempel, Director, at stempel@bpc.k12.mt.us or Julie Finley, Administrative Assistant, jfinley@bpc.k12.mt.us, Bear Paw Cooperative, PO Box 1449, Chinook, MT 59523, phone 406-357-2269.




Future openings may be posted as needed in the following local newspapers:

Big Sandy Mountaineer 

Blaine County Journal 

Havre Daily News 

Liberty County Chamber of Commerce 

Phillips County News