Speech Language Pathologist; SLP; Continuing

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Position:
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), 1.0 FTE

Schedule:

7 hours/day and start/end times vary by building (between 7:20 a.m.

-4:00 p.m.);
Monday-Friday;
School Year + additional days (reference Appendix B-1)

Location:

Student Support Services assigns School Building Location(s)

Supervisor:
Department Director(s);
Building Principal(s)

Position Type:
Certificated, Continuing
**** The district reserves the option to return to this pool for non-continuing, leave replacement positions. Candidates will be notified if they are being contacted regarding a non-continuing position.

Compensation: $59,028-$115,278/year depending on prior school district experience;
Up to ten years of private sector experience may be applied to salary placement with HR review/approval;
Pay is annualized over 12 months (if hired after start of school year, spread over remaining months of fiscal year (Sept-Aug))

Other Compensation:
View positions listed in CEA Appendices for details around additional days, etc.
· Professional Development and Supply Allocation Funds: The District will provide annually $700 per FTE employee for reimbursement of
1) Classes, conferences and/or workshops;
2) Purchase of work related materials (no gift cards may be purchased with these funds for any reason);
3) Certification Support
· New Certified Staff Funds:
The District will provide a one-time $400 per FTE reimbursement to new employees with one year or less previous teaching experience (includes substitute time) to support initial classroom setup and supply needs. Does not apply to partial year leave replacement contracts.

Benefits:
Paid leave;
If utilizing flexible hours/schedule, position hours must generate at least 630 work hours in the current school year for the following to apply:
Medical, dental, vision, and basic life and AD&D insurance; retirement plan; deferred compensation (DRS and TSA)

Qualifications:

Valid Washington State ESA Speech Language Pathologist Certificate;
Valid Washington State Drivers License and personal transportation; WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance

General Information

Cheney Public Schools is a rapidly growing district serving approximately 5,300 students and encompasses the towns of Cheney and Airway Heights, an expansive rural area, and a developing industrial and residential area on the West Plains. The District covers 380 square miles.

Cheney Public Schools is committed to high expectations and continuous progress for students, staff, and administration. The District provides a rich learning environment for all students, and the local community provides consistent and unwavering support for an extensive co-curricular program. Our mission states, "Cheney Public Schools exists to guarantee a safe and caring environment where ALL students learn at high levels and graduate with options for post-secondary education, careers, and civic engagement."

Cheney Public Schools utilizes the PLC process to drive student learning and success. Speech language pathologists in Cheney Public Schools work in highly collaborative teams and participate in shared assessments and continual improvement in support of student learning growth. Cheney Public Schools Strategic Plan drives the work of the district. There are six priorities:
Student Safety, Student Well Being, Learning and Growth, Future Ready Outcomes, Exemplar School District, and Community and Facility Growth. The work of district speech language pathologists is integral to Learning and Growth, Future Ready Outcomes and Exemplar School District.

General Description

Speech Language Pathologists provide appropriate speech-language services in Pre-K, elementary, middle, and high schools with no school level underserved. They work with students exhibiting the full range of communication disorders, including those involving language, articulation (speech sound disorders), fluency, voice/resonance, and swallowing. Myriad etiologies may be involved. SLPs address personal, social/emotional, academic, and vocational needs that have an impact on attainment of educational goals.

SLPs provide a distinct set of roles based on their focused expertise in language. They offer assistance in addressing the linguistic and meta linguistic foundations of curriculum learning for students with disabilities, as well as other learners who are at risk for school failure, or those who struggle in school settings. SLPs collaborate and consult with educators, families, and other professionals to help create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for students.

General Responsibilities

Speech Language Pathologists provide a comprehensive range of services as described in the current standards from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). They help students meet district and state performance standards. SLPs function as part of the district's Student Support Services Team. This team collaboratively provides a multi-tiered system of supports through the…