Speech Language Pathologist

This position is a 0.7 FTE;
Leave Replacement. The anticipated end is 6/11/27 (or last day of school)

The Speech/Language Pathologist (“SLP”) assists in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. In order to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students, the SLP must work closely with family, staff and administrators.

• Valid Washington State SLP ESA certificate.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication in the English language, including correct grammar and spelling usage.
• Legally eligible to work for any employer in the United States of America as verified by Form I-9.
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance.

• Conduct diagnostic speech/language and communication assessments, identify needs, prepare therapy plans and participate in eligibility and IEP conferences.
• Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Appropriately operate all equipment as required.
• Monitor student progress and make informed, timely educational decisions.
• Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, review, and reevaluation process.
• Participate in the development of student IEPs, including case management for communication disordered only students.
• Provide therapy, follow-up, and/or consultation based on student IEPs.
• Motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
• Maintain appropriate, confidential records and provide timely reports.
• Evaluate and record student progress; collect and interpret a variety of data; prepare reports.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and techniques.
• Work collaboratively with special education and general education teams in developing and delivering speech-language services to support communication skills relevant to educational performance.
• Understand and use a variety of assistive technologies and programs, and augmentative communication devices and programs
• Participate in State, Federal and District testing requirements.
• Serve as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy by providing suggestions for the student’s daily activities.
• Provide in-service education and serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning communication improvement.
• Demonstrate sensitivity in dealing with students of diverse socio-economic backgrounds, cognitive and physical abilities as well as with students of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Develop and maintain professional competency through in-service education, coursework or professional growth activities.
• Serve on staff committees as required.
• Receive and respond to referrals from staff, families, and other personnel.
• Attend staff and other professional meetings as may be assigned or necessary.
• Use technology for communication, presentations, trainings, workload management, and workshops.
• Possess knowledge of and adhere to District Policies and Procedures.
• Communicate openly and effectively with students, families, community, staff, and administration.
• Work cooperatively with peers in sharing ideas, techniques, and procedures for improvement of the learning environment
• Assist with the development of an atmosphere of respect, interest, and enthusiasm within the school.

• Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical…