Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our school district's special services team. The SLP will support students with communication disorders that impact their educational performance, collaborating closely with educators, families, and other specialists to ensure student success.

Reports to: Director of Special Programs

Responsibilities:

• Provide speech and language therapy services to students with a variety of communication disorders.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine eligibility for services.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in collaboration with educators and families.
• Provide direct therapy services to students in individual or small group settings.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of services, progress, and compliance activities.
• Adhere to all applicable state and federal laws, including IDEA and Section 504 regulations.
• Monitor student progress and adjust interventions as needed.
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions.
• Consult with teachers, staff, and families to support students' language development and classroom success.
• Maintain professional ethics and confidentiality in all interactions.
• Maintain and submit monthly Medicaid records for those students eligible for Medicaid reimbursement.
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as may be determined.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders.
• Valid Washington State ESA Certification as a School Speech and Language Pathologist
• Experience working in a school setting is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Physical Demands:

Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.

Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Lifting: The employee must be able to lift or move up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 26 lbs; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

Work Environment:

Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training is required as a condition of employment.