Speech Language Pathologist - Sherwood School District - PART TIME

Speech Language Pathologist

In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support. As a member of an educational team, the Speech Language Pathologist's goal is to facilitate a child's/student's communication competence, which is critical for positive educational outcomes. The Speech Language Pathologist's plan and implement ongoing speech and language programs/services in conjunction with other educational services provided by the school districts. The Speech Language Pathologist's work with students who exhibit the full range of communication disorders, including those involving language, articulation (speech sound disorders), fluency, voice/resonance, and swallowing.

Position Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Department: Special Student Services

Location: Sherwood School District

Reports To: Coordinator - SPED

Compensation: Per negotiated contract, Licensed Salary Schedule

Bargaining Unit: NWEA

FTE: 0.80 FTE - 32 hours per week

Work Days: 192

Licensure through the Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Experience with children with a variety of disabilities and needs

Valid Driver's License; available transportation and proof of auto insurance

Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations

Confer regularly with immediate supervisor

Proficient in the use of computer and internet-based applications, including but not limited to email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing (MS Word)

Ensure that all students receive high-quality, culturally and linguistically sensitive competent services

Demonstrate awareness, knowledge, and sensitivity in the area of language acquisition with linguistically and/or culturally diverse populations

Provide intervention that is appropriate to the age and learning needs of individual students and is selected through an evidence-based decision-making process in accordance with the IEP/IFSP documentation

Design school-wide speech-language services that employ a continuum of service delivery models in the least restrictive environment for students with disabilities and implement a variety of service delivery models, including pull-out, in-class, and consultation

Address social, academic, and vocational needs that have an impact on the attainment of educational goals

Consult and collaborate with teachers and parents to increase access to language in the curriculum in order to support development in the area of literacy across the language processes of listening, speaking, reading, and writing

Identify appropriate instructional strategies, modifications, and/or accommodations in collaboration with the educational team

Identify, implement, and support students with the use of augmentative communication devices

Maintain appropriate records and reports (if applicable, including Medicaid billing)

Screen and identify communication disorders in children with special needs

Act as a member of the multidisciplinary team during the assessment process and evaluate students/children in the area of articulation, voice, fluency, and language impairments

Develop and maintain accurate information regarding IEP / IFSP records in accordance with special education and district guidelines, timeline, and processes to meet individual student needs

Prepare and complete documentation on time, including speech and language evaluations, progress reports, transition reports, and student data collection system

Attend and participate in team, school, and district meetings as necessary

Access and attend professional development to increase knowledge and provide high-quality services

Conduct hearing screenings, as necessary

May be involved with mentoring and/or supervision of graduate SLP students, clinical fellows, and/or new SLPs on the team (per licensure guidelines)

May supervise SLP-Assistants and/or paraprofessionals (per licensure guidelines)

Drive between locations as required

Perform other job duties as assigned

Northwest Regional Education Service District