Speech Language Pathologist

TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist

DEPARTMENT: Special Services

REPORTS TO: Building Principal & Director of Special Education

POSITION SUMMARY: The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates students with communication disorders, assesses the impact these disorders have on the student's educational performance, and establishes a course of intervention to support the student in working toward a successful educational experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide informational/consultative services which will enhance the student's ability to benefit from his/her educational program.
• Evaluate students with communication disorders, including receptive-expressive language, articulation, voice, and fluency, to determine eligibility and need for speech/language service in the context of an educational model at the assigned school(s).
• Document communication skill deficits and their impact on the student's educational performance.
• Recommend, establish, provide and evaluate a course of interventions specific to the diagnosed communication disorder.
• Work collaboratively with the classroom team to develop, implement, and evaluate classroom based instructional programs for students in special education classrooms to enhance communication skills that will support academic progress.
• Develop and implement on efficient service delivery schedule including individual, small group, and large group instruction; co-treat with Occupational and/or Physical Therapist staff when appropriate for individual student needs.
• Develop and implement a data management system to collect and record on-going student progress toward accomplishment of IEP goals and objectives.
• Work collaboratively with building teams, district teams and outside agency teams to develop plan and implement instruction.
• Analyze collected data in order to recommend appropriate techniques, interventions, and interactions for building staff on behalf of students.
• Schedule and conduct IEP/evaluation meetings as appropriate, and participate as an IEP team member/evaluation group member in a timely, professional manner.
• Make referrals to support services when appropriate and required to meet students' IEP goals.
• Provides individual and group professional development on identified therapeutic topics and strategies, as necessary and required.
• Work cooperatively with a building team, other SLPs, and/or other Special Services staff from across the district as necessary for student and program supports.
• Act as a liaison for implementation of therapies and maintains communication between the building principal, teachers, and Special Services.
• Maintain all required paperwork, physical and electronic, to ensure compliance and in accordance with records retention guidelines.
• Attend staff and other professional meetings as may be assigned or necessary.
• Connect building staff to resources required for successful implementation of therapeutic practices to support student learning.
• Demonstrate positive relationship skills with students, parents, and district staff, maintaining ongoing and open communication.
• Continue to improve methods and techniques through ongoing professional development and keep abreast of current therapeutic innovations through professional literature.
• Use technology and computer software for communication, presentations, trainings, and workshops.
• Possess knowledge of and adhere to Governing Policies and District Regulations and Procedures.
• Participate in special projects as assigned and perform related duties and key responsibilities consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Master's Degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE: Previous successful experience as a Speech Language Pathologist, working with students with a variety of communication disorders preferred. Work within public schools or public school systems preferred.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: Valid Washington State ESA Certificate to function as Speech Language Pathologist. Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA is desirable. Valid WA State driver's license and appropriate insurance required. Must maintain as current any certification or license listed herein and held at hire date.

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING: That which is required to be effective in the position and to maintain knowledge as current

CLEARANCES: Criminal Justice fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT: Othello Education Association (OEA)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Starting Date: 2025-2026 School Year (182 total contracted days)

Salary: $58,504 - $112.773 annual salary. Based on education and experience Per OEA CBA - 2025-2026 Salary Schedule

Retirement: Pension through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems

Benefits: Follow this link which will include all available benefits for this position

The Othello School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

For information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, please reach out to the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator: Sandra Villarreal, 1025 S. 1st Ave, ..., ...; and/or 504/ADA Coordinator: Heidi Wagner, 1025 S 1st Ave, ..., ....

Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR):

El Distrito Escolar de Othello no discrimina en ningun programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religion, color, origen nacional, edad, condicion de veterano o militar, orientacion sexual, expresion o identidad de genero, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guia entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos de jovenes designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de presunta discriminacion:

Para obtener informacion sobre las politicas de no discriminacion y discriminacion por sexo y los procedimientos de quejas, y como informar una inquietud o queja, comuniquese con la Coordinadora de Cumplimiento de Derechos Civiles/Coordinadora del Titulo IX: Sandra Villarreal, 1025 S. 1st Ave, ..., ...; y/o Coordinadora 504/ADA: Heidi Wagner, 1025 S. 1st Ave, ..., ....

Las consultas sobre el Titulo IX tambien pueden dirigirse al Departamento de Educacion de los EE. UU., Oficina de Derechos Civiles (OCR):