Speech Language Pathologist - Scappoose School District - 26/27 School Year - 2 Open Positions

General Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Ensure that all students receive high-quality, culturally and linguistically sensitive competent services.

Demonstrate awareness, knowledge, and sensitivity in the area of language acquisition with linguistically and/or culturally diverse populations.

Provide intervention that is appropriate to the age and learning needs of individual students and is selected through an evidence-based decision-making process in accordance with the IEP/IFSP documentation.

Design school-wide speech-language services that employ a continuum of service delivery models in the least restrictive environment for students with disabilities and implement a variety of service delivery models, including pull-out, in-class, and consultation.

Address social, academic, and vocational needs that have an impact on the attainment of educational goals.

Consult and collaborate with teachers and parents to increase access to language in the curriculum in order to support development in the area of literacy across the language processes of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Identify appropriate instructional strategies, modifications, and/or accommodations in collaboration with the educational team.

Identify, implement, and support students with the use of augmentative communication devices.

Maintain appropriate records and reports (if applicable, including Medicaid billing).

Screen and identify communication disorders in children with special needs.

Act as a member of the multidisciplinary team during the assessment process and evaluate students/children in the area of articulation, voice, fluency, and language impairments.

Develop and maintain accurate information regarding IEP / IFSP records in accordance with special education and district guidelines, timeline, and processes to meet individual student needs.

Prepare and complete documentation on time, including speech and language evaluations, progress reports, transition reports, and student data collection system.

Attend and participate in team, school, and district meetings as necessary.

Access and attend professional development to increase knowledge and provide high-quality services.

Conduct hearing screenings, as necessary.

May be involved with mentoring and/or supervision of graduate SLP students, clinical fellows, and/or new SLPs on the team (per licensure guidelines).

May supervise SLP-Assistants and/or paraprofessionals (per licensure guidelines)

Drive between locations as required.

Perform other job duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Licensure through the Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology
• Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Experience with children with a variety of disabilities and needs
• Valid Drivers License; available transportation and proof of auto insurance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
• Exhibit professionalism and effective human relations
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor
• Proficient in the use of computer and internet-based applications, including but not limited to email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing (MS Word)

Essential Functions

• Ensure that all students receive high-quality, culturally and linguistically sensitive competent services.
• Demonstrate awareness, knowledge, and sensitivity in the area of language acquisition with linguistically and/or culturally diverse populations.
• Provide intervention that is appropriate to the age and learning needs of individual students and is selected through an evidence-based decision-making process in accordance with the IEP/IFSP documentation.
• Design school-wide speech-language services that employ a continuum of service delivery models in the least restrictive environment for students with disabilities and implement a variety of service delivery models, including pull-out, in-class, and consultation.
• Address social, academic, and vocational needs that have an impact on the attainment of educational goals.
• Consult and collaborate with teachers and parents to increase access to language in the curriculum in order to support development in the area of literacy across the language processes of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Identify appropriate instructional strategies, modifications, and/or accommodations in collaboration with the educational team.
• Identify, implement, and support students with the use of augmentative communication devices.
• Maintain appropriate records and reports (if applicable, including Medicaid billing).
• Screen and identify communication disorders in children with special needs.
• Act as a member of the multidisciplinary team during the assessment process and evaluate students/children in the area of articulation, voice, fluency, and language impairments.
• Develop and maintain accurate information regarding IEP / IFSP records in accordance with special education and district guidelines, timeline, and processes to meet individual student needs.
• Prepare and complete documentation on time, including speech and language evaluations, progress reports, transition reports, and student data collection system.
• Attend and participate in team, school, and district meetings as necessary.
• Access and attend professional development to increase knowledge and provide high-quality services.
• Conduct hearing screenings, as necessary.
• May be involved with mentoring and/or supervision of graduate SLP students, clinical fellows, and/or new SLPs on the team (per licensure guidelines).
• May supervise SLP-Assistants and/or paraprofessionals (per licensure guidelines)
• Drive between locations as required.
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.