MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Valid Washington State ESA certification in Speech Language Pathology.
• Master’s degree in Communication Speech/Language Pathology.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the district.
• Knowledge of SEL practices and approaches.
• Knowledge of theory and content in the speech and language field and in the area of assistive technology.
• Experience and training in diagnosis and therapeutic intervention of articulation, expressive and receptive language, fluency, and voice with students ages 3-21.
• Working knowledge of strategies and accommodations to support students in inclusion settings.
• Knowledge and/or experience with different languages, language development and cultural diversity.
• Experience with a variety of diagnostic instruments appropriate for students.
• Skill and experience working with students who use augmentative and adaptive communication strategies and devices.
• Experience in writing Individual Education Programs (IEPs), including working knowledge of social and behavioral language goals, specific task analysis skills, and ability to write measurable annual goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated knowledge of learning and behavioral needs of students.
• Demonstrated successful experience developing programs of prevention, instruction, remediation and/or evaluation, in implementing in-class service delivery, and providing direct educationally related services in areas of speech and language.
• Demonstrated strength in working on a building special services team which includes general and special education staff, parents, students and community agencies.
• Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, language and learning diversity is desired.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Licenses/Special Requirements

• Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment.
• Valid Washington State driver’s License and access to personal transportation.
• Completed employment application/background check.
• Must complete Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire.