IMESD School age Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech and Language Pathologist

The Speech and Language Pathologist provides evaluation, assessment, consultation and/or direct instruction to students with disabilities in the IMESD service area. The SLP will also collaborative with other educators and specialists to provide best practices for students.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in each responsibility and essential function of the position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Individual will hold a valid driver's license and have reliable, insured transportation. If selected for the position, individual will complete a pre-employment background check.

Education/Certification/Experience

• Completion of the American Speech and Hearing Association's (ASHA) certificate of clinical competence (CCC) OR
• License as a Speech-Language Pathologist from the Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology

Required Skills

• Follow IMESD guidelines, rules and procedures
• Maintain integrity and confidentiality
• Exhibit regular punctuality and attendance
• Manage time efficiently and effectively
• Prioritize workload to accurately meet job requirements and timelines
• Cultivate positive and professional relationships, and show sensitivity to individual differences
• Demonstrate effective communication skills
• Resolve conflict in a professional manner
• Express ability to be flexible and cooperative in varying capacities
• Maintain organization and safety in the work environment
• Proficiency in ASL preferred

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Plans, organizes and conducts appropriate conferences with district staff, agencies, IMESD Special Programs staff and parents to carry out program objectives
• Participates as a member of IFSP and IEP teams
• Prepares and utilizes materials and equipment to effectively meet individual student learning needs
• Provides information and recommendations to classroom teachers and para-professionals to maximize inclusion of students with severe disabilities to effectively meet individual student learning needs
• Develops appropriate goals and objectives for each student
• Design materials to supplement curriculum
• Coordinates with audiologists for audiological support
• Identifies community resources to help meet student and family needs
• Develop and maintain caseload schedule in assigned districts
• Maintain individual student records to meet program, IMESD, state and federal requirements
• Completes contact logs for each student on a monthly basis
• Completes all federal and state mandated forms for each student
• Uses appropriate strategies to facilitate student learning
• Provides therapy to students in both one to one and small group settings
• Participates collaboratively on a team to develop an integrate IFSP/IEP
• Provides consultation to district staff, community agencies, families, and community partners
• Implements assistive technology as appropriate
• Use appropriate testing materials to evaluate students' hearing loss levels and goal progress
• Assists with the administration of appropriate assessments to evaluate the child or student behavior and educational progress
• As a member of the IFSP/IEP teams, assimilates a variety of assessment data to provide a complete picture of student eligibility and programming needs
• Conducts evaluations to determine educational impact for hearing impairment eligibility
• Effectively communicates assessment data and recommendations in a variety of ways, including report writing
• Communicates clearly and effectively in a variety of situations, including difficult ones, with agency staff, district staff, service providers and the public
• Communicates regularly with parents, classroom teachers, principals and case managers regarding students' needs and goal progress

Other Duties

• Perform other reasonable duties that may be assigned to meet the usual and unusual demands placed on the organization

Effort

Mental

• Learn new tasks and remember processes
• Maintain focus, make timely decisions and complete tasks independently

Work Place

• Comply with IMESD policies and procedures
• Proficiently meet IMESD Employee Evaluation Standards
• Dress in a neat, clean, and professional manner appropriate for the assignment and work setting
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor
• Use and maintain IMESD building property, equipment and materials appropriately
• Complete required annual trainings assigned by IMESD
• Fulfill duties for Mandatory Reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect
• This position may involve travel throughout the IMESD service area, which requires employee to hold a valid driver's license, have reliable transportation and insurance.

Physical

• The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the responsibilities and essential functions of this job.

Physical Requirements for Responsibilities and Essential Functions

In 8-hour workday, this job requires

R - Rarely (Less than.5 hrs per day) O - Occasionally (.5 2.5 hrs per day) F - Frequently (2.5 5.5 hrs per day) C - Continually (5.5 8 hrs per day) NA Not Applicable

Physical Requirements NA R O F C

Sitting X Stationary Standing X Walking (level surface) X Walking (uneven surface) X Crawling X Crouching (bend at knees) X Stooping (bend at waist) X Twisting (knees/waist/neck) X Turn/Pivot X Climbing (stairs) X Climbing (ladder) X Reaching overhead X Reaching extension X Repetitive use arms X Repetitive use of wrists X Repetitive use hands squeezing X Fine manipulation X Using foot control X

Pushing/Pulling - Maximum weight: 40 lbs. X

Lifting/Carrying - Maximum weight: 40 lbs. X

Working Conditions

• This position involves working at IMESD campuses and/or school districts within the IMESD service area.
• This position is a full time, 190 day, ten month position. The typical workweek is M-F, 8 hours a day. There will be occasional prolonged and/or irregular hours.
• Employee could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials or illnesses during the course of duties.
• Employee may be exposed to inappropriate student behavior such as hitting, kicking, biting, yelling, cussing and verbal threats.
• Any changes in contract days will be stipulated in each individual contract. Salary and benefits are established through a negotiated agreement between the IMESD Employee Group and the IMESD Board of Directors.
• Employee schedule and assignment to be established by Director and/or Assistant Superintendent.

Additional Information

Employee Unit: IMESD Licensed Association Bargaining Unit

Pay Grade: Column 1 - Step 1 to Column 6 - Step 16 $5,000 annual Medical Position Stipend

Approved by: HR Director

Last revised: June 28, 2023

Note

IMESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define essential knowledge, skills, responsibilities, effort and working conditions but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the District's goals.

Employee Statements

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