The Castle Rock School District is seeking outstanding candidates for a Speech & Language Pathologist position for the 2024-25 school year. This position will provide speech and language services in the areas of student assessment, direct therapy, training and consultation for staff, parents, and equipment fabrication or adaptation to enable students to function to their highest possible level within the educational system. The Speech Language Pathologist is also part of the District Evaluation/Assessment Team and is responsible for the evaluation of new referral students. education director.Salary and Benefits:Salary: $57,040 - $107,508Castle Rock School District offers the following:Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD & D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, and other supplemental benefits.Employees may be eligible for employer-employee-funded retirement benefits through the Department of Retirement Services (DRS)CRSD offers paid sick, personal, religious and bereavement leave.Essential Functions/Other FunctionsEssential Functions and Responsibilities:Participate as a member of a building team in the assessment and evaluation of students in the eligibility determination process in accordance with state and school division requirements and best practices.Conduct diagnostic speech/language and communication assessments, identify needs, prepare therapy plans, and participate in eligibility and IEP conferences.Based upon student assessment, develop, and implement Individualized Education Plans.Comply with all Medicaid requirements for school-based claiming, including obtaining written Medicaid consent from parents of all students served and timely filing of claims that meet Medicaid standards.Monitor student’s progress in therapy and generate progress reports and complete Medicaid electronic logs for eligible students.Demonstrate knowledge of child growth and development and individual student needs by providing relevant instruction according to the IEP and educational best practices.Provide therapeutic services to students with identified Communication Disorders, including case management for communication-disordered only students.Work collaboratively with special education and general education teams in developing and delivering speech-language services to support communication skills relevant to educational performance.Maintain records and information concerning individual students in the prescribed confidential manner and use the records and information only for the purposes for which they are maintained according to FERPA guidelines.Provide direct and consultative therapeutic services related to expressive, receptive, and pragmatic language.Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community for the purpose of fostering individual student success and growth while engaging the families in the therapy program.Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with administrative and school staff.Participate in various meetings for the purpose of addressing student goals and needs, and to meet laws and policies.Maintain and submit information/records including student progress for all students.Attendance at building and department meetings as required.Share with other staff members the responsibility for school activities and student supervision.Scheduling and conducting IEP meetings and participating as an IEP team member in a timely professional manner.Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified under the contract.Implement and comply with District policies and procedures.Other Functions:Perform related duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with school district policies and procedures.Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & SkillsLicensing/Credential and/or Education Requirements:M.A or M.S Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.Must possess or be eligible for Washington State ESA certification as Speech Language Pathologist/Audiologist.Eligible for Department of Health license as an SLP.Successful training/teaching experience as a Speech Language Pathologist preferred.Demonstrated ability to work successfully with age-appropriate students, staff, and community.Demonstrated ability to develop and implement appropriate positive behavior interventions for students.Demonstrated interest in and evidence of continued personal and professional growth.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Knowledge of subject matter/course content and resources relevant to the assignment.Knowledge of and skills in using effective instructional strategies and practices.Models instructional leadership and demonstrates a strong commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.Knowledge of and skills in administering, scoring, and interpreting communication assessments.Knowledge and understanding of child development and communication development.Knowledge of and skills in best practice instruction specific to various disabilities.Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior.Skills in data analysis to assess, monitor, and inform instruction for student growth.Skills and abilities in organization, time management, and record keeping.Ability to operate a computer and the skills to learn and utilize software and other technology in instruction.Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other professionals in a team setting.Ability to interact positively and effectively with parents, students, staff, and administrators.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Working Conditions/Employment RequirementsPhysical Requirements:Ability to stand, walk, and sit frequently or for prolonged periods of time. Additionally, physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision.Employment Requirements:Successful Washington State Patrol check and FBI Fingerprint Clearance Report and Disclosure Statement in accordance with state law.Castle Rock School District is an Equal Opportunity EmployerTitle IX Coordinator and Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Bryan Keatley, bkeatley@crschools.org, 360-501-2920. Compliance Coordinator 28A.640/642 RCW, Superintendent, cfritch@crschools.org, 360-501-2940. 600 Huntington Ave S, Castle Rock, WA 98611.