Speech Language Pathologist Job Pool

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job posting. Springfield Public Schools is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, including candidates who may come from less traditional professional backgrounds. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications outlined in the job posting. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.

Posting Opens: Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Posting Closes: Open Until Filled

Salary and Benefits

For most Speech Language Pathologists the salary range is $52,890 (Master's + 45, Step 1) - $95,320 (Master's + 45, Step 16) (2024-25 SEA Certified salary schedule). Initial placement is dependent on education and experience. Springfield Public Schools also offers a generous benefit plan.

About the District

Springfield Public Schools is located in Springfield, Oregon, in the heart of the Willamette Valley, and serves 185 square miles of the city of Springfield and East/Central Lane County. We are directly to the East of Eugene, where the University of Oregon is located. We currently have approximately 10,000 students, over 1,500 staff members and over 600 teachers in our kindergarten through grade 12 school district. Springfield Public Schools believes student success is our most important outcome. The success of our students depends on the collective community coming together to support "Every Student, Every Day" throughout their K-12 education.

About the Position

Springfield Public Schools seeks outstanding candidates for positions of Full Time (1.0 FTE) Speech & Language Pathologist.

To support this work, successful candidates will possess the following characteristics that support our vision of Every Student, Every Day:

• A belief that every student can and will learn;
• The desire to eliminate inequities in student achievement;
• The motivation to foster safe, healthy and engaging environments;
• A commitment to promote an inclusive culture that draws on the assets of students, staff and community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Evaluate students to determine their eligibility for speech/language services;
• Ability to plan and teach special individualized programs for students with communication disorders;
• Ability to develop individualized educational plans (IEP's) for all identified students;
• Implement speech/language programs to meet IEP goals;
• Monitor and report student performance and progress;
• Experience working positively with students with communication disorders;
• Strong student relationship building skills and the ability to establish a sound system of classroom routines and management;
• Experience in working collaboratively and communicating effectively with general and special education teaching staff;
• Complete required reports, IEPs and other forms promptly and in an acceptable manner;
• Support and maintain school district policies and procedures;
• Demonstrate knowledge of laws, rules, policies, and trends regarding special education;
• Communicate clearly and appropriately verbally and in writing in accord with education standards;
• Work successfully in a team setting; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Ability and commitment to practice cultural competency and demonstrate respect for diversity;
• Demonstrated understanding of and responsiveness to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds that characterize a K-12 school community in a manner specific to the position;
• Spanish bilingual preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• A current, valid certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in Speech-Language Pathology;
• A current, valid certification from the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

To apply, please submit your application materials through the district's School Spring website. Visit www.springfield.k12.or.us and click on the "Careers" link. Locate the "Search Our Career Opportunities" button and click on the link, which takes you to School Spring.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints, please contact Human Resources at (541) 726-3203.

It is our policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:

Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.

Disabled Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).

For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted at the time of application submission.