NCESD - Speech Language Pathologist

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

STARTING IN AUGUST 2022

Eligible for $5,000 Signing Bonus

North Central Education Service District serves students in Wheeler, Gilliam and Sherman County. The area is just gorgeous and a wonderful place to live. I hope you will consider applying and being part of our school community.

Penny Grotting - Superintendent

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Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Department: District

Classification: Licensed

Supervised by: Superintendent or Designee

Work Year: 191 Days

Stipend: Successful Candidate may be eligible for $7,500 yearly stipend

Job Purpose Statement:

This position is responsible for providing screening and comprehensive evaluation of students 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: Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree or higher degree (required) with a major in one or more of the following areas: Speech Pathology, Linguistics, Special Education · Ability to obtain Oregon Board of Examiners permit to supervise SLPA’s
• Experience in working as Speech Pathologist in school setting preferred

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

• 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 Certification from Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CFCC)
• Licensed through Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
• 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 effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public
• 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