Speech Language Pathologist - Early Learning - Columbia Service Center and Surrounding Areas - [...] in St Helens

As a member of an educational team, the SLP’s goal is to facilitate a child’s or student’s communication competence, which is critical for positive educational outcomes. The SLP participates in a variety of teams, including decision‑making in the areas of general education intervention, evaluation, eligibility, and services. The SLP plans and implements ongoing speech and language programs/services in conjunction with other educational services provided by the school districts. The SLP works with students who exhibit the full range of communication disorders, including those involving language, articulation, fluency, voice/resonance, and swallowing.

Qualifications

• Oregon teaching license with Speech Impaired endorsement or Oregon Licensing Board’s Speech Pathology License
• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Experience with children with a variety of disabilities and needs
• Valid driver’s license
• Personal vehicle for travel throughout the geographic area of assignment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in the use of computer and internet based applications, including email, internet software, Google Suites, and word processing (MS Word).

Essential Functions

• 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 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 acquire students with the use of augmentative communication devices.
• Maintain appropriate records and reports (including Medicaid billing, when applicable).
• 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, timelines, and processes in order to meet individual student needs.
• Prepare and complete documentation in a timely manner: 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.
• Other incidental duties as required.

The description contained herein reflects general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all‑inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization and to provide reasonable accommodations in our recruiting procedures. This commitment extends to all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law.