SOESD - Speech and Language Pathologist (Birth - Age 5)

Southern Oregon Education Service District • Grants Pass, OR

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech and Language Pathologist provides support to eligible children from birth through age five who have language or communication delays through the Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) program in Josephine County, Oregon. Services are delivered through consultation or direct support according to each child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). The position is based in person at the ECSE Ramsey Learning Center in Grants Pass.

The goal is to help students communicate appropriately by planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized education programs. The position is a 190-day academic-year role. The immediate supervisor is the Program Administrator. The salary for the 2026–2027 school year is $62,576.96–$107,893.12, per the Licensed Salary Schedule. SOESD is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved speech pathology program.
• Oregon teachers’ license with speech impaired endorsement and an Oregon Health Board of Examiners’ speech pathology license, or an Oregon Health Board of Examiners’ speech pathology license.
• Ability to perform the stated physical requirements, unaided or with reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assess students’ individual educational speech-language needs and make recommendations.
• Prepare individualized educational programs and materials.
• Deliver effective speech-language therapy to identified students.
• Consult with parents to integrate home and school goals.
• Assist schools with multidisciplinary, IEP, placement, intervention, and other educational decisions.
• Consult with teachers regarding speech-language interventions.
• Establish and maintain positive, flexible, and cooperative relationships with ESD and local district staff.
• Make independent decisions within established policies and procedures.
• Prepare accountability records regarding services provided.
• Communicate clearly and appropriately.
• Participate in professional growth activities.
• Comply with local district and ESD rules and policies.
• Perform the position’s physical requirements, unaided or with reasonable accommodation.
• Perform job-related tasks as designated by the supervisor.

Benefits

• For qualified employees at 0.50 FTE and over, SOESD contributes up to $2,045 per month toward health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for family coverage.
• Employer-paid PERS, including an additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Sick, vacation, and discretionary (personal) leave for qualified employees.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance through OEBB MODA, with monthly premiums deducted pre-tax.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options for medical and day-care expenses.
• Optional additional life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity.
• 403(b).
• Mercy Flights membership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed