Speech Language Pathologist - ONGOING RECRUITMENT 24/25 School Year
Company: Northwest Regional Education Service District
Location: Hillsboro
Posted on: January 24, 2025
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Job Description:
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 . We work to understand how racial
ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff
and those we serve.
In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we
acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people
of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply
for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as
described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value
representation, and we are most interested in finding the best
candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be
one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you
to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the
qualifications described below.
Position Title: Speech Language Pathologist - EARLY LEARNING
(birth-age 5 OR SPECIAL STUDENT SERVICES (K-12 grade)
Department: As Assigned
Location: As Assigned
Compensation: Per negotiated contract, Licensed Salary Schedule
Bargaining Unit: NWEA
FTE: 1.0
Anticipated locations for 24/25 School Year:
NW REGIONAL ESD'S MISSION STATEMENT: In partnership with the
communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student
learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and
support.
GENERAL DUTIES:
As a member of an educational team, the SLP's goal is to facilitate
a child's/student's
communication competence, which is critical for positive
educational outcomes. A core role of
the SLP is to participate in a variety of teams, which involves
team decision making in the
area of general education intervention, evaluation, eligibility,
and services. SLP's plan and
implement on-going speech and language programs/services in
conjunction with other
educational services provided by the school districts. SLP's work
with students who exhibit
the full range of communication disorders, including those
involving language, articulation
(speech sound disorders), fluency, voice/resonance, and
swallowing.
QUALIFICATIONS: 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. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
1. Requires Oregon Teaching License with Speech Impaired
endorsement or State of
Oregon Licensing Board's Speech Pathology License.
2. Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
3. Experience with children with a variety of disabilities and
needs.
4. A valid Oregon driver's license
5. Personal vehicle for travel throughout the geographic area of
assignment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
1. Proficient in the use of computer and internet based
applications, including but not
limited to email, internet software, Google Suites, and word
processing (MS Word).
Essential Functions: Include the following. Performs some or all of
the following
tasks. Other Duties may be assigned. The duties listed below are
not inclusive, but
characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this
position.
A. Ensure that all students receive high quality, culturally, and
linguistically sensitive
competent services. -
B. Demonstrate awareness, knowledge, and sensitivity in the area of
language acquisition
with linguistically and/or culturally diverse populations.
C. 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
D. accordance with the IEP/IFSP documentation.
E. Design school-wide speech-language services that employ a
continuum of service
delivery models in the least restrictive environment for students
with disabilities and
implements a variety of service delivery models, including
pull-out, in-class, and
consultation.
F. Address social, academic, and vocational needs that have an
impact on attainment of
educational goals.
G. 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.
H. Identify appropriate instructional strategies, modifications,
and/or accommodations in
collaboration with the educational team.
I. Identify, implement, and support students with the use of
augmentative communication devices.
J. Maintain appropriate records and reports (if applicable,
including Medicaid billing) -
Screen and identify communication disorders in children with
special needs.
K. 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
L. impairments.
M. Develop and maintain accurate information regarding IEP / IFSP
records in accordance
with special education and district guidelines, timeline, and
processes in order to meet
individual student needs.
N. Prepare and complete documentation in a timely manner: speech
and language
evaluations, progress reports, transition reports, and student data
collection system. 13.
Attend and participate in team, school, and district meetings as
necessary
O. Access and attend professional development to increase knowledge
and provide high
quality services.
P. Conduct hearing screenings, as necessary.
Q. May be involved with mentoring and/or supervision of graduate
SLP students, clinical
fellows, and/or new SLPs on the team (per licensure
guidelines).
R. May supervise SLP-Assistants and/or paraprofessionals (per
licensure guidelines)
S. Drive between locations as required.
T. Other incidental duties as required.
Note: The description contained herein reflect general details as
necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the
level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of
responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive
listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties
as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover
absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to
balance the workload.
NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant
contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right
to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the
essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that
every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever
necessary to ensure the success of the ESD's goals.
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. Northwest
Regional Education Service District is proud to be an antiracist,
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We
are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of
recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race,
disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation,
national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status,
or any other category protected under the law.
Northwest Regional Education Service District is committed to
providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures
for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance
or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at
hrhelp@nwresd.k12.or.us. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may
contact the district for assistance through the Oregon
telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900. FISCAL POSITION
CONTROL CODE: NA
JOB POST ID: 2728
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