Speech Language Pathologist
Mukilteo School District 6
Everett, WA
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Speech Language Pathologist

NEW APPLICATION REQUIREMENT: Mukilteo School District Equity Commitment The Mukilteo School District is committed to eliminating racism, inequities for students, and institutional bias in order to ensure all of our students reach their full potential. Prospective employees of the District will be expected to share in this focus and commitment, and therefore are required to respond to the following: Write a one-page summary of your work and life experiences that position you to be successful in this District commitment and be prepared to upload your summary when you apply. This posting is for up to two full-time, continuing contract speech language pathologist positions. Minimum Requirements: Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate Certificate as a School Speech Language Pathologist. Applicants with a master's degree in speech language pathology, audiology or communication disorders are encouraged to apply. We will assist selected candidates with obtaining an Educational Staff Associate certificate. For additional information, please visit OSPI's website: ESA First Time Applicant OSPI (www.k12.wa.us) JOB TITLE: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST JOB SUMMARY: Speech Language Pathologists conduct evaluations to determine eligibility of students for speech and language services and provide those services to eligible students. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Participate as a team member with responsibility for the identification, eligibility, and placement of speech and language impaired students. * Assist in the development and monitoring of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for assigned students and to meet individual student needs. * Develop therapy schedules and provide Speech Language Pathology (SLP) services for students with speech and language impairments from preschool through age 21 in accordance with their IEP. * Evaluate, implement and monitor augmentative communication devices for appropriate students including devices for deaf and hard of hearing students. * Plan and provide clear and intentional focused instruction based upon individual student IEP goals. * Recognize individual student learning and cultural needs and develop strategies to address those needs for the purpose of promoting individual achievement/sucess. * Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment for the purpose of promoting effective student behavior and success. * Communicate and collaborate with parents and school community for the purpose of fostering student success and achievement and meeting special education laws and policies. * Participate in and facilitate various meetings for the purpose of addressing student goals and needs, and to meet laws and policies. * Engage in continuing education studies which insures professional growth. * Maintain and process accurate records/documents as required by state and federal regulations and district policy. * Direct the work of assigned classified staff and SLPA. * Fulfill legal responsibilities, implement and comply with federal and state laws, district policies and other guiding principles, and State Code of Professional Conduct. * Perform other duties of similar scope and function. * Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified under contract. JOB REQUIREMENTS; MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: * Knowledge of applicable Washington State and federal rules and regulations. * Knowledge of subject matter/course content relevant to assignment. * Knowledge and understanding of child development. * Knowledge of current assistive technology. * Ability to address a variety of speech/language deficits. * Ability to assess and evaluate student progress and achievement. * Knowledge of and skills in designing and conducting specialized instruction, remediation, and evaluation. * Ability to adapt and modify techniques and materials for effectiveness, including cultural responsiveness. * Ability to interact and collaborate positively and effectively with parents, students, staff and administration. * Skills and ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with diverse people, including racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities. * Ability to demonstrate cultural competencies, and respect and value for all cultural heritages. * Ability to identify and address personal, cultural, and institutional bias. * Ability to build an environment of trust, teamwork and effective communication. * Skills and abilities in organization, time management, and recordkeeping. * Ability to operate technology devices and specific software programs. * Ability to maintain confidentiality. * Ability and commitment to strengthen job-related competencies. EDUCATION: * Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate Certificate as a School Speech Language Pathologist * Student cultural and economic diversity experience, preferred. PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * Successful and recent experience as a speech language pathologist in a school setting. * Student cultural and economic diversity experience. * Experience working directly with people from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds, preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST Occasionally 1% - 33% Frequently 34% - 65% Continually 66% - 100% Sitting x Standing x Walking x Crouching x Kneeling/Crawling x Stooping x Twisting Knees x Twisting Waist x Twisting Neck x Climbing x Balancing x Leg/Foot Use x Reaching x Handling/Grasping x Fingering/Feeling x Pushing/Pulling x Lifting/Carrying x Talking x Hearing x Vision x Near Acuity x Far Acuity x Depth Perception x Color Vision x Field of Vision x Smell x Work Outdoors x Work Indoors x Mukilteo School District 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 trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Simone Neal (425-356-1319), [email protected], Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson (425-356-1277), [email protected], and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), [email protected]. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) [email protected]. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.