Speech Language Pathologist(s)

Speech Language Pathologist(s)

POSITION TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist

LOCATION: District

HOURS/DAYS: 7.0/180

Benefits: SEA Certificated Benefits

Sunnyside School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO: Special Services Director

UNIT CLASSIFICATION: SEA

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Responsible for diagnosing speech and language disorders and for providing professional services to students through assessment, planning, goal development, and provision of appropriate intervention services designed to enable students to access the general education curriculum.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assesses, screens, and evaluates students and effectively shares results with parents and educational staff, and participates in the eligibility determination process in accordance with state and school requirements and best practice.

Develops and implements Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with Speech/Language Impairment and assists with IEPs for students with speech/language as a related service, on an annual basis or according to requirements.

Addresses all components of the IEP

Develops goals and objectives for the IEP.

Sends home progress reports concurrent with the issuance of report cards.

Complies with all Medicaid requirements for school-based claiming, including obtaining written Medicaid consent from parents of all students served and timely filing of claims that meet Medicaid standards.

Demonstrates knowledge of child growth and development and individual student needs by providing relevant instruction according to the IEP, Personalized Learning Plan, and educational best practices.

Meets and instructs students in the locations and at the time designated using materials, instructional techniques, and resources in accordance with school curriculum, special education policies, and procedures, and recommended best practices.

Provides consultative services for school staff by sharing and demonstrating specific techniques and working with school teams to facilitate relevant and consistent interventions for targeted students.

Establishes a system of documentation that is measurable, accountable, and that conforms to state and school policy.

Maintains records and information concerning individual students in the prescribed confidential manner and using the records and information only for the purposes for which they are maintained, according to FERPA guidelines.

Attends meetings and staff development as requested by the principal and special education department.

Arranges for purchase of necessary instructional supplies for speech and language services and maintains an inventory of supplies.

Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships with administrative and school staff.

Complies with and supports school regulations and policies.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Performs other related duties as assigned.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Daily work will be assigned and supervised by the building principal. Interacts regularly with various support staff, students, parents, and other district employees. Contacts with parents and other agencies may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classrooms and other school facilities. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 10 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighting up to approximately 25 pounds may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Arts Degree required

Master of Arts Degree in speech-language pathology or communications disorders preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to work with students of diverse academic and behavioral needs.

Knowledge of federal laws, state guidelines, and local district policies.

Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, instructional and behavioral modifications, and accommodations.

Thorough knowledge of communication disorders including all areas of language, phonological processes, articulation, voice, and fluency.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Valid Washington State Education Staff Associate teaching certificate with an endorsement in Speech Language Pathology.

Valid photo identification.

Social Security Card.

WSP/FBI fingerprint/background clearance.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT: Exempt

EVALUATION: Special Services Director

Last Revision (date): June 12, 2026