NCESD - Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

This position is responsible for providing screening and comprehensive evaluation of students referred with suspected speech and language problems. The position will implement prescribed programs/services for identified children/students with speech, language, cognitive, voice, swallowing, oral, muscular, augmentative/alternate communication disorders.

Job Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree or higher degree (required) with a major in one or more of the following areas:
  Speech Pathology, Linguistics, Special Education
  · Ability to obtain Oregon Board of Examiners permit to supervise SLPA's
• Experience in working as Speech Pathologist in school setting preferred

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing

Required:

• Possess a valid Oregon Teaching license with a Special Education Endorsement for teaching of speech and language impaired or Oregon Board of Examiners license, or Certification from Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CFCC)
• Licensed through Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability
• Must hold a current recognized first aid card or be willing to obtain same if directed by the district under ORS 342.664 (2)
• Successfully pass district background screening

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.
• Knowledge of current concepts, methods, and procedures for curriculum development and implementation
• Knowledge of laws, rules, policies, and trends regarding instruction and evaluation techniques
• Knowledge of human development and learning, behavior management techniques, and communication techniques
• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed and basic written or oral instructions
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives, as well as the ability to address the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and school board policies, as well as Oregon law and administrative rule