Early Childhood Speech Pathologist

About the role

Provides professional speech, language and hearing services to students in assigned Tribal programs.

Responsibilities

• Screens, evaluates, diagnoses and treats communication-based disorders and/or delays in young children using various methodologies including individual, small group, co-treats with Support Staff therapists and assistants and speech and language curriculum including literacy.
• Uses appropriate treatment methods for receptive and expressive language disabilities, aural habilitation/rehabilitation, articulation and voice disorders, stuttering and development of alternative means of communication (e.g. sign language, etc. including the Muckleshoot Language as approved by the Muckleshoot Language Department).
• Conducts and/or coordinates speech, language and audiology screenings. Makes medical, audiological or other referrals as appropriate; maintains records of communication evaluations, medical history, treatment, training and follow-up care.
• Assists in budget preparation for speech, language and hearing identification treatment program.
• Prepares evaluations, various reports, goals and objectives, documentation and correspondence as required.
• Schedules and participates in MDT, IFSP and/or IEP meetings.
• Participates in various program and Tribal meetings; meets with specialists, representatives of other divisions, governmental agencies, other organizations and agencies.

Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in speech/language pathology;
• Washington State Certification in Speech Pathology;
• One (1) year of related experience in a diverse educational and clinical setting is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of speech and language acquisition, neurological, cognitive, social and emotional development, anatomy and physiology of auditory and vocal mechanisms and disorders, specialized equipment and testing techniques used in evaluation and treatment of articulation, language, hearing and voice disorders, evaluation and remedial procedures for sensori-neural learning handicaps and dysphasia’s, principles and techniques of communication disorders, identification and treatment, principles and techniques of aural habilitation/rehabilitation, educational and psychological needs of persons with communications disorders, theories of learning, diagnostic and treatment techniques of otolaryngologists, orthodontists and prosthodontists, community resources in speech and hearing rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of and ability to learn, use, and incorporate Baby Sign and the Muckleshoot Language into the Birth to Three and Preschool settings.
• Knowledge of and ability to communicate with and serve diverse academic, socio-economic and cultural populations.

Skills

• Frequent sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, or laying on the floor with babies and toddlers.
• Frequent use of hands, writing, typing, holding infants and toddlers and at times use videotape equipment during therapy sessions, and edit/set up for presentations.
• Occasionally lift, hold and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Continuous use of vision, hearing and speech.

Benefits

• Valid Washington State driver’s license is required at the time of appointment or at a time set by the Tribe.
• Criminal background check, drug screen and meeting all health and immunizations requirements required by federal, state or Tribal laws and regulations.
• A valid First Aid/CPR card, Food Handler’s permit and a Muckleshoot Language Certificate may be required at the time of appointment or at a time set by the Tribe.