Job Title: Speech and Language Pathologist

Reports To: Student Services Director / Superintendent

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: Per Licensed Contract (1.0 FTE)

Job Posting: Open until filled

Start Date: August 2023

JOB SUMMARY

Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, speech language pathologists provide prevention, assessment and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in language, speech, voice and fluency. Facilitates and provides direct and consultation services to K-age 21 services to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). These services are designed to help students meet their functional and educational goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

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    Follows and maintains knowledge of all district polic(ies) and procedures.
  • Observe, screen and evaluate students to determine the current level of performance to determine eligibility for speech language services; prepare evaluation reports and participate in drafting individual education program (IEP) goals and objectives.
  • Identify students with articulation, voice, fluency (stuttering) and/or language delays and disorders using standardized, norm-referenced test instruments including determining type and severity of the disorder.
  • Develop speech and language educational plans including determining goals, objectives, methods, materials, frequency, duration, and modifications to regular classroom activities.
  • Provide direct instruction to students including analyzing, reviewing, and revising student progress; communicating with teachers and parents, and preparing the classroom for instruction.
  • Provide ideas and consult with teachers and parents regarding speech and language development and disorders including determining the needs of the child.
  • Develop, select and implement direct, indirect and consultative services based on individual assessment results and planning intervention goals.
  • Plan, develop and complete Individualized Education Plans according to District and State guidelines and policies.
  • Collaborate with the evaluation team to determine best practices
  • Collaborate with evaluation team when evaluating for Autism Spectrum Disorder eligibilities
  • Provide appropriate communication intervention strategies; monitor the effectiveness of interventions, coordinates or assist in the coordination of necessary resources to provide services to students; recommend program adjustments and enhancements as necessary.
  • Ensure each student has necessary evaluation records in his / her permanent file.
  • Furnish the principal with student schedules listing service times and amounts.
  • Supply progress reports to school personnel and parents of students as necessary and per IEP.
  • Complete appropriate reports for local, state, federal, and educational agencies.
  • Refer students who require further evaluation or follow-up services to the appropriate school personnel or community agencies.
  • Provides support to classroom teams to meet the need of students experiencing autism and students with lagging social/emotional skills.
  • Complies with all District procedures, timelines, directives, and rules relating to assignment.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

  
  MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  Marginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

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    Attends in-service trainings.
  • Attends sta? meetings.
  • Substitutes for other teachers, as necessary.
  • Reports issues to authorities as necessary, animal control, suspicious activity etc.

  
  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  
  All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment

  
  QUALIFICATIONS

  
  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Education and/or Experience: A Masters in Speech and Language Pathology required. Experience as a SLP and / or Autism Specialist Preferred.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving con?ict; maintaining con?dentiality; listening to others without interrupting; keeping emotions under control; remaining open to others’ ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit. Demonstrated ability to successfully work with and teach adolescent students.
  • Language Skills: Ability to communicate ?uently in English both verbally and in writing. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, IEPs, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, emails, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to e?ectively present information and respond to questions from students, sta? and parents
  • Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, discounts, interest, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to de?ne and solve problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to respond to situations in a proactive manner. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use, e-mail, internet and word processing software, and spreadsheets. Ability to type accurately and pro?ciently.
  • Other Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of child growth and development at each level of instruction and of the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of adolescent students. Possesses knowledge of e?ective behavior management methods. Ability to meet time lines and exercise good judgment while working in a dynamic environment.
  • Certi?cates, Licenses, Registration: A valid and current Oregon Teaching License with basic or standard speech endorsement or an appropriate license as per the State Board of Licensure for this profession. CPR/First Aid card and Oregon Driver License.

  
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  
  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.

  
  Work Environment

  
  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  
  The work environment combines the standard office setting with standard office equipment including, (fax, copier, phone, computer, 10-key, etc.) with a standard school setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate depending upon student population and activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employee may be exposed to bodily ?uids bloodborne pathogens.