Speech Language Pathologist Stipend:

$5,000 (TSPC and Board Certified) or $3,000 (Board Certified) and will compensate ASHA fees.

Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Department: Early Learning Department

Classification: Licensed

Supervised by: Early Learning Director

Work Year: 190 Days or as assigned by Superintendent

Job Purpose Statement:

This position is responsible for providing screening and comprehensive evaluation of students (Birth to 5) referred with suspected speech and language problems. The position will implement prescribed programs/services for identified children/students with speech, language, cognitive, voice, swallowing, oral, muscular, augmentative/alternate communication disorders.

Job Qualifications, Licensure, Certification:

• Possess a valid Oregon Teaching license with a Special Education Endorsement for teaching of speech and language impaired or Oregon Board of Examiners license, [or]
• Licensed through Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Certification from Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CFCC)
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
• Must hold a current recognized first aid card or be willing to obtain same if directed by the district under ORS 342.664 (2)
• Successfully pass district background screening

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.
• Knowledge of current concepts, methods, and procedures for curriculum development and implementation
• Knowledge of laws, rules, policies, and trends regarding instruction and evaluation techniques
• Knowledge of human development and learning, behavior management techniques, and communication techniques
• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry our detailed and basic written or oral instructions
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives, as well as the ability to address the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and school board policies, as well as Oregon law and administrative rule

Essential Job Functions:

1. Provide appropriate direct and indirect supervision to SLPAs or other SLPs within state and ASHA guidelines
2. Follow district procedures for screening, pre-intervention and/or referring students needing a speech/language evaluation
3. Perform comprehensive initial evaluations using appropriate assessments and in accordance with state, district, and ASHA guidelines to determine eligibility for special education services
4. Develop, organize, schedule, plan and implement individualized programs for all students identified with a speech/language need and being served through special education programs
5. Develop long range goals and specific objectives consistent with student needs
6. Provide skilled speech/ language therapy
7. For assigned case management; initiate, plan, and carry out parent conferences, IEP and eligibility meetings to communicate students’ progress or eligibility as necessary to support student success in meeting academic and behavioral goals
8. Complete required documentation in an accurate and timely manner, including all special education forms and Medicaid billing
9. Demonstrate knowledge of effective behavior management techniques, including knowledge of functional behavior assessments, effective motivational and corrective techniques for students with special needs
10. Demonstrate knowledge of effective communication techniques with students, parents, patrons, and other professionals
11. Demonstrate professional conduct and be an effective role model for students
12. Maintain regular attendance and promptness in reporting for duty, as well as timeliness in submitting required reports and other professional paperwork
13. Reflect on current performance, identify professional goals and participate in staff development activities which contribute to individual and system wide improvement
14. Comply with District and State standards of professional conduct
15. Demonstrate knowledge across developmental domains of typical child development, the characteristics of delayed development, and the patterns of atypical development associated with disabilities.
16. Select, administer, and interpret information through the use of appropriate instruments for screening, eligibility, program planning, child progress, and program evaluation.
17. Apply federal and state legislative regulations and adheres to district policies and procedures.
18. Demonstrate knowledge of research in relevant fields and application to intervention practices.
19. Reflect on their current performance, identify professional goals and participate in staff development activities which contribute to improved professional practices.

Note: Oregon schools have been directed by the Governor under OAR 333-019-1030 to ensure that school teachers, staff and volunteers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. "Fully vaccinated" is defined as 14 days after receiving all required doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine (currently two shots of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or one shot of Johnson & Johnson vaccine). Under this rule employees must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Exemptions may be made only for eligible medical or religious reasons.