Speech and Language Pathologist

GENERAL SUMMARY

Provide Speech and Language services as assigned including assessment, instruction and evaluation of students.  Coordinate services with the regular instructional programs of students districtwide with a consistent focus on educational justice and equity.

Posted salary is for 1.0 FTE and will be prorated for part-time positions.

Position is open until filled, applications will be reviewed as received.

Under the supervision of the Director of Student Services or designee, the position performs some or all of the following typical duties:

 Provide a full range of services to children ages 0-21, including screening and assessment.

Design treatment programs, providing direct therapy and consulting with school staff, parents and outside agencies as appropriate.  

Assist in student placement and District program planning if appropriate.  

Plan, implement, and evaluate classroom instructional activities consistent with building and adopted District curriculum.  

Provide an enthusiastic and positive learning climate which promotes appropriate behavior and successful learning.  Interacts regularly and positively with students, colleagues, parents, and patrons of the school district.  

Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provides progress reports as required, and communicates with parents as deemed necessary. 

Participate in building and district-level meetings as needed.  

Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation including end of year reports and grant applications.  

Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team to determine the child’s eligibility for services, appropriate programming and ongoing progress and needs..  

Attend student/parent conferences if required.

Other similar, related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Valid Washington State ESA certificate with appropriate endorsement required. 

Experience in Speech and Language Pathology in a school setting.  

Organizational skills to coordinate services districtwide.

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

Requires organization and time management; 

requires adaptability and flexibility in working with different students, staff, parents, and community members; 

requires effective decision-making and problem-solving; 

requires dealing with difficult, upset, or angry individuals on occasion.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

May be exposed to visual display terminal for prolonged periods; 

may require prolonged standing or sitting; 

while performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, stoop, kneel, talk and hear with or without accommodation.