SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST @ SPECIAL EDUCATION, 1.0 FTE, OYO.

Overview As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you’ll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers. Responsibilities Assist school personnel, parents, and community agencies in obtaining appropriate programming for communication disabled students through evaluations, consultations, therapy, and demonstration teaching relating to individual students. Ensure implementation of screening and follow‑up evaluation procedures utilized to identify communication‑disabled students as per WAC 392‑172A. Utilize appropriate diagnostic instruments and techniques for determining essential IEP goal statements and related service needs. Provide remedial and/or developmental instruction to individual students requiring speech and language services. Monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic programs for individual students and adjust services accordingly. Provide and maintain complete records and reports for every student receiving assessment, instructional, and habilitative services. Provide for the improvement of speech and language programs, services, and instruction offered to students through in‑service training of parents, teachers, SLP assistants, aides, and volunteers. Ensure continuity and coordination of speech and language services in assigned school(s) by providing for interoffice communication and relations with multi‑disciplinary team members and other special education programs via the regional coordinator. Provide ongoing program planning and evaluation reports as may be required. Ensure the application of current educational practice and maintenance of clinical competency by participating in staff development activities. Be responsible for monitoring and assuring compliance with all district policy/procedures and rules and regulations related to disabled students as specified for WAC 392‑172A. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the respective area coordinator. Qualifications Valid ESA certificate in related area of specialty or the ability to obtain conditional certification. Master's degree in speech and language pathology or closely related field. Demonstrated understanding of the essential requirements within IDEA and its application to the provision of compliant services for the disabled. Ability to work cooperatively with a diverse group of parents, teachers, and administrators in providing direct and indirect services to disabled students in a confidential manner. Previous experience as a speech and language pathologist or in a closely related field within a public school setting preferred. Ability to express thoughts concisely and effectively. Knowledge of sign language and augmentative communication preferred. Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socio‑economics, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Additional Information FTE: 1.0 Hours per day: 7 Contract type: One year only Anticipated start date: 2026-27 school year Salary depends upon applicable prior certificated experience, approved credits, earned degrees, and the FTE of the position. View salary schedule and stipend information at Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision through SEBB for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year. Vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays. Additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule. Benefit eligibility includes free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services via the Employee Assistance Program. Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement Systems public pension plan. Access to voluntary retirement savings programs and flexible spending accounts. EEO Statement Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, disability, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Employment is based on qualifications, merits, and skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr