Speech Language Pathologist

Leave Replacement for 0.8 FTE Mar. 30-Jun Timesheet only basis

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING NEEDED:

• Hold a valid Washington State Educator Staff Associate Certificate with a Speech Language Pathology endorsement
• Major in communication disorders
• Possess assessment skills in speech, language and voice disorders
• Demonstrated successful therapy experience in a variety of educational settings and possess organizational skills necessary to set up classes and deliver therapy in various schools
• Ability to develop and implement individualized therapy based on identified deficits
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with parents/guardians and to communicate the implementation of services
• Write and manage Individual Educational Plans, complete all required documentation, paperwork and forms and meet all deadlines
• Possess personal flexibility to deal with students' needs
• Ability to work collaboratively with other speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and other specialists serving the students
• Ability to manage and work with support staff
• Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic and language diversity desired
• Knowledge of and skills in using effective strategies and practices for a wide range of student needs and abilities including culturally responsive teaching
• Ability to work successfully with diverse learners providing access and opportunities for all students
• Ability to effectively address a wide range of academic, social and developmental needs including at-risk, cultural diversity, physical disabilities, English language learners, and special education students
• Demonstrated awareness of equity; specifically focused on ways that race, language, gender, and disability intersect in our activity and athletic access and participation
• Ability to speak, write or teach in a language other than English (Spanish, Mixteco, Ukrainian, Russian, Marshallese, American Sign Language) preferred
• Ability to operate a computer and learn the operation of specific software programs
• Ability to assess and evaluate student progress and achievement
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal form
• Ability to process information to make sound judgments and decisions
• Consults with teachers, administrators, and other educational specialists on individual students regarding intervention and prevention strategies
• Maintain and input accurate student records in the student information system
• Works cooperatively with total building staff in an atmosphere of cooperation and collegiality
• Implement and comply with District policies and the Code of Professional Conduct
• Participates in team and individual instructional planning
• Facilitates and participate in staff meetings, planning events
• Attends building and district meetings and conferences as required
• Complies with school and administrative policies, state statute and ethical standards of the speech language pathology profession
• Maintains consistent attendance and conforms to regular work hours specified under contract
• Fulfills other duties as assigned by the supervisor