Speech Language Pathologist - Special Education - .5 FTE starting the 2026-2027 School Year

Speech Pathology Position

Salary: $53,683.89 - $99,647.38 (DOE and prorated based upon FTE)

A Group 7 stipend, currently at $8,589.42 (prorated upon FTE) and District sponsored licensure and attendance to OSHA

Insurance: Generous Health, dental, and vision contribution from the district, currently up to $2,277 (based upon family coverage), TBD for 2026-2027. (prorated upon FTE)

PERS Retirement: The district assumes and pays the 6% average employee contribution to the Oregon PERS system.

Current Contract: KFEA Contract

Qualifications

1. Successful completion of an approved speech pathology program.
2. Oregon teachers' license with speech language impaired endorsement and acquire Oregon Health Board of Examiners' speech pathology license, or
3. Oregon Health Board of Examiners' speech pathology license.

Reports To:

Director of Special Services

Job Goal:

To help students communicate appropriately through planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized programs.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Assess individual speech-language needs of children referred for Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education services.
2. Assess individual speech-language needs for school age students and make recommendations.
3. Prepare individual educational programs and materials.
4. Deliver effective speech-language therapy to identified students.
5. Consult with parents to integrate home and school goals.
6. Assist schools in multidisciplinary, IEP, placement, intervention, and other educational decisions.
7. Provide consultation to teachers regarding speech-language interventions.
8. Establish and maintain positive, flexible, and cooperative relationships with the school community.
9. Make independent decisions within established policies and procedures.
10. Prepare accountability records regarding services provided.
11. Communicate clearly and appropriately.
12. Participate in professional growth activities.
13. Comply with district rules and policies.
14. Perform job-related tasks as designed by the supervisor.

Certification and Licensing:

Special Education Teaching Endorsement, required.

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification, required.

The statements herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of the job, the level of knowledge and skills typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work and physical requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work or otherwise to balance the workload.

Pre-employment Requirements: Employment for this position is contingent on clearance of the following:

• Pre-Employment Drug Screen
• Background Investigation

The district prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual's perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans' status, or because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans' status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.