Speech Language Pathologist

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Job assignment and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district.

Salary: Per KEA Salary Schedule

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Information about benefits offered can be found HERE
. Paid time off is offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Kelso Education Association found HERE
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Job assignment and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district.

• Organize and conduct an identification program for communication disorders by utilizing appropriate screening criteria, materials, procedures and recordkeeping.
• Select and employ appropriate diagnostic procedures and develop guidelines for a comprehensive remediation program.
• Maintain a system to record all identification and evaluative data and continuous student performance information. Identify factors which determine the effectiveness of therapy.
• Participate as a team member in special education assessment, eligibility and program design.
• Complete all required reports and records, including Medicaid billings, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Consult with parents, staff and administration regarding student needs.
• Understand and comply with current legislation regarding children with disabilities.
• Understand and follow policies and procedures as adopted by the school district.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Follow Code of Ethics and maintain a high standard of professional behavior.
• Maintain student confidentiality according to HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Must have a Master’s Degree and possess, or be eligible, for Washington State ESA Certificate as a School Speech Language Pathologist/Audiologist in the State of Washington.
• Knowledge of state and federal legislation for disabilities (WAC 392-172A, IDEA ‘04, Section 504, etc.).
• Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Ability to conduct individual, group, and classroom language instruction with young children.
• Ability to deliver articulation therapy.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain individual case records according to law.
• Knowledge of assistive/augmentative communication technology.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using District-provided hardware and software.
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with Special Education personnel, parents and school staff when developing individual educational programs for students with speech and language deficits.
• Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students and ability to set appropriate expectations for individual students.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel between buildings as required.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct appropriate testing, diagnostic and evaluative activities of students with communication disorders.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary and interagency teams.
• Demonstrated willingness to participate in professional development activities designed to upgrade professional skills.
• Demonstrated ability to direct, supervise and evaluate students.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate activities between SLP services and other district programs.
• Ability to supervise and schedule classified staff assigned to assist in delivery of program services.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Per agreement between the Kelso School District and the Kelso Education Association.

Director of Special Education.

Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code.

KELSO SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A DRUG AND TOBACCO-FREE WORKPLACE.