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Kelso School District

Speech Language Pathologist

Kelso School District, Kelso, Washington, United States, 98626


Position Type: Certificated/Speech & Language Pathologist

Date Posted: 12/12/2024

Location: Undesignated

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST Beginning the 2024/25 School Year

Job assignment and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district.

Salary : Per KEA Salary Schedule Benefits:

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Information about benefits offered can be found

HERE . Paid time off is offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Kelso Education Association found

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Job assignment and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Organize and conduct an identification program for communication disorders by utilizing appropriate screening criteria, materials, procedures and recordkeeping

Select and employ appropriate diagnostic procedures and develop guidelines for a comprehensive remediation program

Maintain a system to record all identification and evaluative data and continuous student performance information Identify factors which determine the effectiveness of therapy

Participate as a team member in special education assessment, eligibility and program design

Complete all required reports and records, including Medicaid billings, in a timely and accurate manner

Consult with parents, staff and administration regarding student needs

Understand and comply with current legislation regarding children with disabilities

Understand and follow policies and procedures as adopted by the school district

Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies

Follow Code of Ethics and maintain a high standard of professional behavior

Maintain student confidentiality according to HIPAA and FERPA guidelines

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a Master's Degree and possess, or be eligible, for Washington State ESA Certificate as a School Speech Language Pathologist/Audiologist in the State of Washington

Knowledge of state and federal legislation for disabilities (WAC 392-172A, IDEA '04, Section 504, etc.)

Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures

Ability to conduct individual, group, and classroom language instruction with young children

Ability to deliver articulation therapy

Demonstrated ability to maintain individual case records according to law

Knowledge of assistive/augmentative communication technology

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using District-provided hardware and software

Demonstrated ability to work directly with Special Education personnel, parents and school staff when developing individual educational programs for students with speech and language deficits

Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students and ability to set appropriate expectations for individual students

Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel between buildings as required

Demonstrated ability to conduct appropriate testing, diagnostic and evaluative activities of students with communication disorders

Experience working with interdisciplinary and interagency teams

Demonstrated willingness to participate in professional development activities designed to upgrade professional skills

Demonstrated ability to direct, supervise and evaluate students

Demonstrated ability to coordinate activities between SLP services and other district programs

Ability to supervise and schedule classified staff assigned to assist in delivery of program services

OTHER FUNCTIONS: Perform all other duties as assigned

BARGAINING UNIT AFFILIATION: Per agreement between the Kelso School District and the Kelso Education Association

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Special Education Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, the school district's Title VII Officer and ADA Coordinator. People of disability may request reasonable accommodation in the hiring process by contacting, Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626 or (360) 501-1924.

Inquiries regarding compliance procedures regarding students may be directed to Gunnar Guttormsen, Director of Student Services, the school district's Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator, 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626 (360) 501-1900.

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