School Speech Language Pathologist: Various FTE

About the Department

Under general supervision, assesses communication skills and provides appropriate intervention for students in accordance with District policies and procedures.

Position Duties

• Organizes and maintains a system for identifying students with communication problems; determines through evaluation procedures the level of the communication skills of those students referred for testing; records evaluation results and writes reports, if needed.
• Refers students whose communication problems require additional evaluation and/or intervention by other professionals; completes required documentation and maintains compliance with school district procedures and state and federal laws.
• Plans and implements interventions for eligible students within the total educational setting, and works collaboratively with students and teachers, as appropriate, to facilitate the implementation.
• Consults with parents to share student progress and instructs parents in the implementation of home programs, when appropriate.
• Participates as a member of the school-student intervention team to address concerns about a student's communication skills and development.
• Consults with classroom teachers to provide appropriate intervention strategies and materials.
• Consults with district personnel and out-of-district agencies regarding students' program plans and assessment results.
• Provides information regarding communication development, disorders, and services to staff and community
• Trains, evaluates, and supervises student teachers, as appropriate.
• Participates in staff meetings and serves on other District committees.
• Pursues professional development activities to update skills and apply current practices.
• Performs related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Master's degree in speech and language disorders, audiology, or an equivalent field.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSES:

Valid Washington State ESA Certification as a Speech Language Pathologist.