Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

1.0

FTE - 004-2024 posting ID

Washougal School District

District Special Services

184 days (based on 2024-25 district calendar)

Posting for the 2024-25 School Year

Position Type:

Certificated, continuing contract after provisional status

Position Title:

1.0 FTE Speech Language Pathologist

Position Location:

District Wide

Position Posting: 004-2024

Position Begins:

April 25, 2024, open until filled, first review of applicants on Friday, May 3, 2024

Salary: $62,541 to $117,876 (current WAE Salary schedule)

POSTED: April 25, 2024

Internal Posting Timeframe for WAE members: Open Thursday, April 25, 2024; closes at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Anticipated Open to Public

The Washougal Strategic Plan is centered on our commitment to know, nurture and challenge all students to rise and includes our six guiding pillars that steer our work and prioritize our decisions and actions:Effective Instruction -

We will invest in attracting, retaining, and developing excellent teachers and staff. We will provide relevant, rigorous and supportive instruction with high expectations for all students.Career & College Readiness -

We will prepare students to contribute to the community they live in, whether in skilled trades, higher education, or professional careers.Equity

- We will engage in intentional efforts to identify disparities that create opportunity gaps, and take action to eliminate the achievement gap. We will develop and strengthen students' agency, so they are prepared for careers, college and life.Educational Engagement -

We will ensure all students are involved in innovative, artistic, creative, vocational, and intellectual pursuits, so they develop confidence, understanding, and agency in the classroom and beyond.Partnerships to Support Students -

We will partner to build culturally responsive schools, where all children are known, supported and connected through positive relationships in a safe environment.Stewardship of Resources -

We will maximize resources to create opportunities for our students through a transparent budget process that aligns with our priorities for student achievement and operations of the district. Every dollar matters.PURPOSE:

The Washougal School District is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a highly qualified workforce that appreciates the diversity of our community and is committed to practices that are responsive to the needs of all students and families. WSD believes that all students have limitless potential, and we are committed to implementing inclusionary practices that allow all students to thrive. A Washougal School District educator knows, nurtures, and challenges allstudents with high expectations, a love of learning, and a focus on helping every student activate their own potential, build healthy relationships, make positive connections, persist through obstacles and learn at high levels. Effective educators recognize individual students' strengths and needs, and use multiple strategies to help all students be successful while creating collaborative, equitable, safe, and welcoming communities of learners.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Reporting directly to the Director of Special Services the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides speech and language services in the areas of student assessment, augmentative alternative communication devices, direct therapy, training and consultation to staff and families to support students to function to their highest possible level within the educational system. The Speech Language Pathologist participates as a member of an education team in the assessment and program evaluation for students. The SLP serves as a liaison with medical and community service providers on behalf of children with disabilities and their families.

Essential Functions :

Inform principals, teachers and other school personnel of speech, language and/or hearing services.Organize and conduct an identification program for communication disorders by utilizing screening criteria, materials, procedures and record-keeping strategies.Select and employ diagnostic procedures and develop guidelines for a comprehensive remediation program.Establish criteria for caseload selection and dismissal.Select and implement therapy strategies for modifying communicative behavior of each student with a speech, language and/or hearing disorder.Maintain a system to record all identification and evaluative data and continuous student performance information.Identify and define factors which determine the effectiveness of therapy. Redefine goals and modify therapy strategies consistent with the individual education plan (IEP) or the individual family service plan (IFSP).Consult with parents, educators and other professionals regarding needs of children/students to assure appropriate learning experiences.Complete all required reports and records for compliance within statutory guidelines.Provide technical assistance to communication technicians and assistants.Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS:

To be able to perform single technical tasks

To upgrade skills occasionally in order to meet changing job conditions

Manage student behavior with a positive and proactive management system

Maintain accurate records

Organize paperwork/records/caseloads

Manage time efficiently

Use pertinent software applications

Adhere to safety practices

Operate standard office equipment

Ability to read, understand and follow manuals

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of current research on best practices of speech/language pathology

Knowledge of state and federal laws special education laws

Knowledge of Individual Education Plan components

Knowledge of legal timelines for special education documents and procedures

Knowledge of developmentally and age appropriate activities

Knowledge of stages of language acquisition

Knowledge of safety practices and procedures

Knowledge of screening and diagnostic procedures

Knowledge of therapy strategies for modifying communicative behavior of students.

ABILITY:

Able to communicate clearly to others

Able to gather, collate, classify and analyze data

Able to use job-related equipment

Able to work independently

Able to collaborate with team members

Able to work with a diversity of individuals

Able to independently problem solve

Able to create student IEP goals and objectives

Able to plan for, monitor and assist support personnel

Able to maintain confidentiality

Able to meet deadlines and schedule

Able to work with frequent interruptions

RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for maintaining legal records including but not limited to IEP's, and Medicaid billing

Responsible for working under limited supervision using standardized practices

Responsible for working within a defined budget

Responsible for creating and organizing a therapy schedule for students

Responsible for maintaining safety protocols for staff and students

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 50% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience : Job related experience is desired.

Education : Master's degree in related field

Certificated & License Requirements

WA State ESA Certificate with Speech Language Pathology endorsement

Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate

FLSA Status

Exempt

Clearances

WSP/FBI Background Clearance

WA State Sexual Misconduct Inquiry

Applications will be accepted until filled by a qualified applicant.

The Washougal School District is a Drug & Tobacco Free workplace.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Washougal School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all district employment and educational programs. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Compliance Officer: Aaron Hansen (360) 954-3050

ADA Compliance Officer: Aaron Hansen (360) 954-3050

and Section 504 Coordinator: Connor McCroskey (360) 954-3021

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/ RCW 28A.640 & ADA compliance officer and Section 504 coordinator.
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