Speech Language Pathologist - Early Learning - Columbia Service Center

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Speech Language Pathologist

Early Learning

Columbia Service Center and Surrounding Areas

Principal/Coordinator

Per negotiated contract, Licensed Salary Schedule

NWEA

1.0

192

This position is a direct service provider working throughout Columbia County. Works as a service coordinator for Early Learning students.

In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

As a member of an educational team, the SLP's goal is to facilitate a child's/student's communication competence, which is critical for positive educational outcomes. A core role of the SLP is to participate in a variety of teams, which involves team decision making in the area of general education intervention, evaluation, eligibility, and services. SLPs plan and implement on-going speech and language programs/services in conjunction with other educational services provided by the school districts.

SLP's work with students who exhibit the full range of communication disorders, including those involving language, articulation (speech sound disorders), fluency, voice/resonance, and swallowing.

• Proficient in the use of computer and internet based applications, including but not limited to email, internet software, Google Suites, and word processing (MS Word).

• A. Ensure that all students receive high quality, culturally, and linguistically sensitive competent services.
• B. Demonstrate awareness, knowledge, and sensitivity in the area of language acquisition with linguistically and/or culturally diverse populations.
• C. Provide intervention that is appropriate to the age and learning needs of individual students and is selected through an evidence-based decision-making process in accordance with the IEP/IFSP documentation.
• D. Design school-wide speech-language services that employ a continuum of service delivery models in the least restrictive environment for students with disabilities and implements a variety of service delivery models, including pull-out, in-class, and consultation.
• E. Address social, academic, and vocational needs that have an impact on attainment of educational goals.
• F. Consult and collaborate with teachers and parents to increase access to language in the curriculum in order to support development in the area of literacy across the language processes of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• G. Identify appropriate instructional strategies, modifications, and/or accommodations in collaboration with the educational team.
• H. Identify,…