Speech Language Pathologist (23-24 School Year)

The Speech Language Pathologist provides speech and language services in the areas of student assessment, direct therapy, training and consultation for staff, parents, and equipment fabrication or adaptation to enable students to function to their highest possible level within the educational system. The Speech Language Pathologist is also part of the District Evaluation/Assessment Team and is responsible for evaluation of new referral students. 

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Special Education and in collaboration with building principals, the Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for:

1. Evaluating students with communication disorders including receptive-expressive language, articulation, voice, and fluency to determine eligibility and need for speech/language service.

2. Documenting communication skill deficits and their impact on the student’s educational performance.

3. Recommending, establishing, providing and evaluating a course of interventions specific to the diagnosed communication disorder consistent with an educational service delivery model.

4. Working with the classroom team to develop, implement and evaluate classroom based instructional programs for students in special education classrooms to enhance communication skills that will support academic progress.

5. Developing and implementing an efficient service delivery schedule including individual, small group and large group instruction; co-treat with OT/PT staff when appropriate for individual student needs.

6. Developing and implementing a data management system to collect and record on-going student progress toward accomplishment of IEP goals and objectives.

7. Providing informational/consultative services which will enhance the student’s ability to benefit from his/her educational program.

8. Working collaboratively with building teams, district teams and outside agency teams to develop, plan and implement instruction.

9. Providing in-service staff development for other school staff.

10. Developing positive working relationships with students, staff and parents.

11. Making outside referrals as appropriate.

12. Attendance at building and department meetings as required.

13. Completing all required paperwork (evaluation reports, IEPs, progress reports, etc.) on time and consistent with district requirements for compliance.

14. Scheduling and conducting IEP meetings, and participating as an IEP team member in a timely professional manner.

Additional Compensation for Speech Language Pathologists:         

IEP Stipend $2,000One half of this stipend will be paid in November and one half will be paid in June.

Prorated by FTE Recruitment and Retention Stipend 4% of Base Pay Recruitment and retention of Speech Language Pathologists. Pay spread over duration of regular salary pay.

Prorated by FTE.Certification StipendPercentage of Base Pay2% of base pay provided for ESA's who hold their Washington State License. Prorated by FTE.

5% of base pay provided for ESA's who hold national certification through their professional organization (ASHA). Prorated by FTE.