Working in cooperation with appropriate district supervisors, teachers, parents and students, shall be responsible for providing diagnostic and intervention services for students with speech, language and hearing disorders helping students to adjust and access the general education curriculum. Physical ability to adhere to OSHA and district safety regulations. Work within the district’s communicable disease control plan (blood borne pathogens) and be aware of the existence and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals as identified on the SDS sheets. Responsibilities include student safety and security.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
DOMAIN 1: Planning and Preparation
1a: Demonstrating knowledge and skill in the specialist therapy area; holding the relevant certificate or license
1b: Establishing goals for the therapy program appropriate to the setting and the students served
1c: Demonstrating knowledge of district, state, and federal regulations and guidelines
1d: Demonstrating knowledge of resources, both within and beyond the school and district
1e: Planning the therapy program, integrated with the regular school program, to meet the needs of individual students
1f: Developing a plan to evaluate the therapy program
DOMAIN 2: The Environment
2a: Establishing rapport with students
2b: Organizing time effectively
2c: Establishing and maintaining clear procedures for referrals
2d: Establishing standards of conduct in the testing center
2e: Organizing physical space for testing of students and storage of materials
DOMAIN 3: Delivery of Service
3a: Responding to referrals and evaluating student needs
3b: Developing and implementing treatment plans to maximize students’ success
3c: Communicating with families
3d: Collecting information; writing reports
3e: Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness
DOMAIN 4: Professional Responsibilities
4a: Reflecting on practice
4b: Collaborating with teachers and administrators
4c: Maintaining an effective data-management system
4d: Participating in a professional community
4e: Engaging in professional development
4f: Showing professionalism, including integrity, advocacy, and maintaining confidentiality

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
1. Provide high quality speech-language therapy services to students according to students’ IEPs
2. Conduct assessments, analyzing results, and writing reports to determine strengths and concerns in areas of speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics , and language
3. Develop IEPs that are strength-based as well as child centered for overall educational improvement
4. Ensure evaluations, IEPs, and service delivery align with district, state, and federal guidelines
5. Complete progress reports in timely manner and according to district policy
6. Keep current on best practices in speech and language therapy and language development
7. Contribute productively to the school as a whole
8. Assignment may require travel between schools
9. Pursue continuous professional growth.
10. Adheres to all standards established by Teachers Standards and Practices Commissions for Competent and Ethical Educator.
11. Adhere to all Oregon Administrative Rules related to licensed educators.
12. Maintain appropriate licenses and training hours as required.
13. Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
14. Other duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION:

• Family medical, dental and vision insurance
• 6% PERS paid by District
• $48,453-88,551/Annual - prorated based on remaining days worked in the school year.