POSITION:                  #21260 Speech and Language Pathologist
                                   1.5 FTE Continuing Contract 
LOCATION:                 District Wide

POSITION OPENS:      04/16/2024

 

POSITION CLOSES:    04/26/2024 (or until filled)

 

 

For information on salary and benefits offered, please visit https://www.ksd.org/hr-landing/benefits-salary-schedules

 

 

Job Description:
The SLP will provide assessment, therapy and consultation services for students ages 3-21 who have a variety of communication disorders. Services may be provided individually, in small groups or in classroom settings. The SLP functions as a member of a team in assessing, placing and programming for all disabled students. The SLP consults and collaborates with regular and special education teachers. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

1. Washington State ESA certificate with Speech and Language Pathologist endorsement or ability to obtain
2. Master's degree in Speech Pathology
3. Satisfactory evaluations

Preferred Qualifications:

The candidate should possess:

 

1. Academic background which includes speech pathology and audiology.
2. Ability to complete assessments and develop appropriate IEPs and therapy.
3. Understand Federal and State laws pertaining to disabled students.

4. An appreciation of the confidential nature of his/her work
5. An ability to manage time effectively and be flexible to the demands of the position.
6. An ability to work with students in a positive and enthusiastic manner.
7. Knowledge and experience in working with students with autism as well as students with very significant disabilities.
8. Experience in teaming with other professionals.
9. Able to maintain proper records and facilitate necessary paperwork.
10. Ability to communicate and work effectively with students in individual, small groups and classroom settings.
11. Have knowledge of in-classroom services delivery model.
12. Spanish speaking.
13. Punctual and consistent attendance.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.

 

Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

 

Lifting: The employee must be able to lift or move up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 26 lbs; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

**COMPLETION OF SAFE SCHOOLS WEB BASED TRAINING IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT**