Speech and Language Pathologist; SY

An opportunity to Inspire, Challenge, and Empower!

We are currently hiring for a School Speech and Language Pathologist for the  school year. Open until filled.

Applicants are encouraged to apply by the deadline provided above. If selected for an interview, you will be invited to complete an Asynchronous Virtual Interview. Candidates chosen for a second round interview will participate in an in-person interviews.

1.0 FTE

Itinerant (multiple locations that may change as student need changes).

$64,664 - $119,032 annually, depending on experience and education. The listed salary range is based on the  school year and will be updated once  salaries are finalized.

Exempt

12 sick leave days of which 6 can be used for personal leave each school year; 5 days bereavement leave per school year; health insurance benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance. Retirement through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS); other fringe benefits as allowed under the Shelton Education Association (SEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) supports the School District's Strategic Plan and School Improvement Plans through individualized speech and language assessment and therapy for students, as well support and consulting services to staff in Shelton and the special services cooperative districts.

• Eligible for or currently holds a Washington State Certificate as an Educational Staff Associate with an endorsement as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Ability to pass a Federal Criminal Background Check.
• Demonstrated commitment to students with special education needs and their families.
• Training and experience in assessment, evaluation, and consultation.
• Ability to incorporate lightheartedness, humor, and fun into the workplace.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with staff, students, families, and community partners.
• Ability and willingness to support and follow the Shelton School District Strategic Plan, School Improvement Plans, School Board Policies and Procedures, all regulations pertaining to public education and special education, and District initiatives.
• Knowledge in all phases of the special education process, procedures, and disability categories. Some assignments may require special expertise in early learning and/or atypical impairments.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement all phases of special education identification.
• Ability to utilize effective communication including active listening, two-way communication, and using the appropriate communication channel.
• Abilitytolistenandprofessionallymediatetoward solutions.
• Abilitytoprovideinnovativeandresponsibleleadershiptobuildingsand districts.
• Abilitytomaintain confidentiality and tact in all aspects of employment.
• Abilitytoorganizeactivities,writtenwork,andpeersfor teaming.
• Abilitytousevariousassessmenttoolsforvarious agesanddiagnosticinvestigations.
• Abilitytodriveandwork indifferentlocations daily.
• Abilitytoremainflexibletochangesinassignmentsor situations.
• Abilitytofollowandgivedirections.
• Abilitytosetpriorities.
• Abilitytoworkwithseveraloffice staff andsupervisorswithease.
• Abilitytomaintainaccurate records.
• Abilitytoparticipateinconferences,workshops,andtrainingsessions.
• Abilitytoworkflexible hours.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, families and outside vendors.
• Ability to participate in conferences, workshops, and training sessions.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

• Provides consultative and advisory services to school personnel within the service area in the diagnosis and remediation of all children.
• Conducts screening and, when appropriate, evaluation assessment of speech, language, articulation, audition and normal language growth and development of students referred for special education.
• Performs as a member of the multi-disciplinary…