Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech and Language Pathologist

Join our team of Speech and Language Pathologists in beautiful Klamath County. Enjoy four seasons and expansive opportunities for outdoor recreation. Not to mention we are only an hour away from Ashland should you want to take in the world-renowned Shakespeare festival.

In addition, the Klamath County School District will pay your ASHA dues as well as Oregon SLP Board licensing fee. The district provides support for continuing education and opportunities to attend conferences.

We hope that you will consider joining a dynamic and professional team committed to serving the needs of Klamath County students.

Working in cooperation with appropriate district supervisors, teachers, parents and students, shall be responsible for providing diagnostic and intervention services for students with speech, language and hearing disorders helping students to adjust and access the general education curriculum. Physical ability to adhere to OSHA and district safety regulations. Work within the district's communicable disease control plan (blood borne pathogens) and be aware of the existence and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals as identified on the SDS sheets. Responsibilities include student safety and security.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrating knowledge and skill in the specialist therapy area; holding the relevant certificate or license
• Establishing goals for the therapy program appropriate to the setting and the students served
• Demonstrating knowledge of district, state, and federal regulations and guidelines
• Demonstrating knowledge of resources, both within and beyond the school and district
• Planning the therapy program, integrated with the regular school program, to meet the needs of individual students
• Developing a plan to evaluate the therapy program
• Establishing rapport with students
• Organizing time effectively
• Establishing and maintaining clear procedures for referrals
• Establishing standards of conduct in the testing center
• Organizing physical space for testing of students and storage of materials
• Responding to referrals and evaluating student needs
• Developing and implementing treatment plans to maximize students' success
• Communicating with families
• Collecting information; writing reports
• Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness
• Reflecting on practice
• Collaborating with teachers and administrators
• Maintaining an effective data-management system
• Participating in a professional community
• Engaging in professional development
• Showing professionalism, including integrity, advocacy, and maintaining confidentiality

Additional Functions:

• Provide high quality speech-language therapy services to students according to students' IEPs
• Conduct assessments, analyzing results, and writing reports to determine strengths and concerns in areas of speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, and language
• Develop IEPs that are strength-based as well as child centered for overall educational improvement
• Ensure evaluations, IEPs, and service delivery align with district, state, and federal guidelines
• Complete progress reports in timely manner and according to district policy
• Keep current on best practices in speech and language therapy and language development
• Contribute productively to the school as a whole
• Assignment may require travel between schools
• Pursue continuous professional growth
• Adheres to all standards established by Teachers Standards and Practices Commissions for Competent and Ethical Educator
• Adhere to all Oregon Administrative Rules related to licensed educators
• Maintain appropriate licenses and training hours as required
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
• Other duties as assigned