Speech and Language Pathologist, 2 positions

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 the 2024-2025 school year, 1.0 FTE and will be prorated for part-time positions. Actual salary for 2025-2026 is TBD pending negotiation.

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

 Examples of Duties:

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.

 Qualifications:

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.
• Fluency in two or more languages a plus.

 Supplemental Information:

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.