Speech Language Pathologist - Douglas Early Childhood Special Education (3-5 Years Old)

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist - Douglas Early Childhood Special Education (3-5 Years Old)Category: Licensed

Speech Language Pathologist (Ages 3-5) - Early Childhood Special Education

Douglas ESD is accepting applications for a Speech Language Pathologist for students aged 3-5 years old. This position serves the schools of Douglas County, and the location of this position is subject to change.190 days per year, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day to begin in the 2025-26 school year.

Learn more about our Speech department here!

SALARY: $55,238 - $85,848 per year ($290.73 - $451.83 per day or $36.34 - $56.48 per hour) Dependent upon relevant verifiable experience

TO APPLY: Begin the application process by clicking the "Apply" button in the upper right of this announcement in Applicant tracking. (If you are not viewing this via Applicant Tracking (Applitrack), click HERE

JOB SUMMARY: Provide comprehensive assessment, therapy, and consultation services in the area of communication disorders.

DUTIES:This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.Full job description is attached in Applicant Tracking.Analyzes the effectiveness, appropriateness, and usefulness of strategies and practices used with students, parents, and staff.Participates as a member of a team (IEP/IFSP, Placement, etc.) and assumes appropriate roles; leads, follows, and supports others in a productive manner.Assesses students' levels of functioning and their therapy needs.Participates in development of IEP/IFSP for each eligible student.Designs, implements, and supervises delivery of instructional programs to meet IEP/IFSP goals.Collects, records, evaluates therapy data.Effectively manages student behavior.

QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a valid SLP license from the Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology prior to the first day of employment, OR a Teachers Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) license that has an endorsement for either communication disorders or speech impairment.

BENEFITS: Douglas ESD offers an excellent benefit package that includes health, dental and vision. Paid holidays and sick leave provided. Retirement through the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System.

Douglas ESD has been awarded the Douglas County Working Parents Award for 2025.

Background Check ConductedDouglas ESD is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity and valuing the cultural, educational, and life experience of each student and employee, as well as equitable outcomes for all students.Douglas ESD policy provides veterans and disable veterans with preference as required by law.