Speech-Language Pathologist II, III, IV - North Hawaii Regional Special Education Office

Overview

This position services students at schools within the Hawaii District as needed and assigned by the North Hawaii Regional Special Education Office. The authorized level of this position is Speech Language Pathologist IV. Applications are being accepted down to the Speech Language Pathologist I in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Salary Range:
All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.

Speech Language Pathologist II, SR-18: $5,417.00 - $5,967.00 per month

Speech Language Pathologist III, SR-20: $5,888.00 - $6,469.00 per month

Speech Language Pathologist IV, SR-22: $6,222.00 - $6,917.00 per month

• Plans, develops and coordinates various programs;
• Arranges for clinics;
• Provides therapy;
• Consults with personnel in allied fields;
• Administers a variety of speech-language assessment instruments and interprets test results in conducting diagnostic evaluation;
• Participates in research projects;
• Provides advisory and consultative services to teachers and other school officials, parents, other therapists, diagnostic team members, etc.;
• May testify in court to justify diagnostic or treatment procedures or recommendations;
• May supervise lower level speech pathologists and others;
• Coordinates and utilizes testing and other services provided by other departments and agencies.

Basic Education Requirement
:
Applicants for all levels must possess a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a speech-language pathology or communication sciences and disorders program approved by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).

Note: If you will graduate within six (6) months of application from an accredited university and will meet the Education Requirement upon your graduation, you must provide a letter attesting to such from your department chair or university, along with your most current official transcripts. Final official transcript showing receipt of the degree must be submitted upon graduation.

Experience Requirement
:
Applicants must have progressively responsible work experience of the kind, quality, and quantity described below:

• For Speech-Language Pathologist II and III: level indicates 0 years as applicable with supervisory expectations at higher levels; ASHA clinical practicum eligibility must be met as specified by Hawaii rules.
• For Speech-Language Pathologist IV: at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower level; supervisory aptitude may be required.

Specialized Experience
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Professional experience as an SLP must equip the applicant with a full professional understanding of the theories, research and evidence-based practices of speech-language pathology and the proper application of practices appropriate to the student’s educational, developmental, and social needs.

Special note:
For some SLP IV positions, supervisory aptitude may be required. Supervisory aptitude is demonstrated by supervising responsibilities or similar leadership activities; completion of supervision training; or favorable supervisor appraisals indicating supervisory potential.

Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license.

Possession of the required number of years of experience alone does not prove qualification. The overall experience must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if…