020-2026: Speech Language Pathologist (anticipated open to public)
About The Position
The Washougal School District is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a highly qualified workforce that appreciates the diversity of our community and is committed to practices that are responsive to the needs of all students and families. WSD believes that all students have limitless potential, and we are committed to implementing inclusionary practices that allow all students to thrive. A Washougal School District educator knows, nurtures, and challenges all students with high expectations, a love of learning, and a focus on helping every student activate their own potential, build healthy relationships, make positive connections, persist through obstacles and learn at high levels. Effective educators recognize individual students’ strengths and needs, and use multiple strategies to help all students be successful while creating collaborative, equitable, safe, and welcoming communities of learners. Reporting directly to the Director of Special Services the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides speech and language services in the areas of student assessment, augmentative alternative communication devices, direct therapy, training and consultation to staff and families to support students to function to their highest possible level within the educational system. The Speech Language Pathologist participates as a member of an education team in the assessment and program evaluation for students. The SLP serves as a liaison with medical and community service providers on behalf of children with disabilities and their families.
Requirements
- OSPI/WA state Teaching Certificate with Science endorsement or multiple subject areas
- Master’s degree in related field
- WA State ESA Certificate with Speech Language Pathology endorsement
- Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate
- WSP/FBI Background Clearance
- WA State Sexual Misconduct Inquiry
- Ability to perform single technical tasks
- Ability to upgrade skills occasionally in order to meet changing job conditions
- Ability to manage student behavior with a positive and proactive management system
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to organize paperwork/records/caseloads
- Ability to manage time efficiently
- Ability to use pertinent software applications
- Ability to adhere to safety practices
- Ability to operate standard office equipment
- Ability to read, understand and follow manuals
- Knowledge of current research on best practices of speech/language pathology
- Knowledge of state and federal laws special education laws
- Knowledge of Individual Education Plan components
- Knowledge of legal timelines for special education documents and procedures
- Knowledge of developmentally and age appropriate activities
- Knowledge of stages of language acquisition
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
- Knowledge of screening and diagnostic procedures
- Knowledge of therapy strategies for modifying communicative behavior of students.
- Able to communicate clearly to others
- Able to gather, collate, classify and analyze data
- Able to use job-related equipment
- Able to work independently
- Able to collaborate with team members
- Able to work with a diversity of individuals
- Able to independently problem solve
- Able to create student IEP goals and objectives
- Able to plan for, monitor and assist support personnel
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Able to meet deadlines and schedule
- Able to work with frequent interruptions
- Responsible for maintaining legal records including but not limited to IEP’s, and Medicaid billing
- Responsible for working under limited supervision using standardized practices
- Responsible for working within a defined budget
- Responsible for creating and organizing a therapy schedule for students
- Responsible for maintaining safety protocols for staff and students
Nice To Haves
- Job related experience is desired.
Responsibilities
- Inform principals, teachers and other school personnel of speech, language and/or hearing services.
- Organize and conduct an identification program for communication disorders by utilizing screening criteria, materials, procedures and record-keeping strategies.
- Select and employ diagnostic procedures and develop guidelines for a comprehensive remediation program.
- Establish criteria for caseload selection and dismissal.
- Select and implement therapy strategies for modifying communicative behavior of each student with a speech, language and/or hearing disorder.
- Maintain a system to record all identification and evaluative data and continuous student performance information.
- Identify and define factors which determine the effectiveness of therapy.
- Redefine goals and modify therapy strategies consistent with the individual education plan (IEP) or the individual family service plan (IFSP).
- Consult with parents, educators and other professionals regarding needs of children/students to assure appropriate learning experiences.
- Complete all required reports and records for compliance within statutory guidelines.
- Provide technical assistance to communication technicians and assistants.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- District salary schedule
- Continuing contract after required provisional status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
