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PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources
Position Opening Announcement: 0.5 FTE Speech Language Pathologist
2025-26 School Year
Districtwide – Itinerant Position
Posting Date: March 17, 2025 Posting No. 2025-06
DESCRIPTION:
The person filling this SLP position will be responsible for working with students with a variety of communication disorders. The students may be involved elementary, middle school or high school, with or without other disabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Speech Pathology
- Experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in a public school setting preferred
- Possession of a current Washington State ESA
- Possession of a current Washington State Speech Pathologist License
- Experience and training related to job requirements
- Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA is desirable
- Demonstration of organization and management skills
- Ability to work with a variety of people in a wide range of settings
- Knowledge of and experience with using augmentative communication systems and devices
- Demonstration of excellent communication skills with staff and parents
- Evidence of ability to work and relate positively and effectively with staff, students, and parents
- Commitment to continued learning and professional growth
- Evidence of success in functioning cooperatively and productively as a team member with demonstrated skills in communication, problem solving and collaborative decision making
- Willingness to work with building and district staff as a team member
- Knowledge and experience in administering and interpreting a wide variety of diagnostic tools
- Ability to use IEP computerized systems to write assessment reports and IEPs
- Physical stamina and ability to assist physically disabled students if needed to support program instruction
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to be flexible in terms of service delivery and schedule
- Candidate should be certified to submit billing to Medicaid when needed
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Evaluate students with communication disorders including receptive- expressive language, articulation, voice, and fluency to determine eligibility and need for speech/language services at a variety of age levels
- Document communication skill deficits and their impact on the student’s educational performance
- Develop and implement an efficient service delivery schedule including individual, small group, and large group instruction
- Complete all required paperwork (evaluation reports, IEP’s, progress reports, etc.) on time and consistent with district requirements for compliance
- Schedule and conduct IEP meetings, and participate as an IEP team member in a timely professional manner
- Work cooperatively with building teams, district teams and outside agency teams to develop, plan and implement instruction
Applications for this position will be accepted until filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application materials are available from the Personnel Office, 1610 Blaine Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368, or from our website at http://www.ptschools.org/employment.
Salary Range: Depending on Experience; 2024-25 Salary Range is currently set at $60,000 - $116,667 annually (for a 1.0 FTE).
Note: Salary range will be increased for the 2025-26 school year, based on the legislative IPD (Implicit Price Deflator) percentage.
BENEFITS:
Benefits include Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and Basic Life insurance coverages. Retirement is through the WA State Department of Retirement, plans available: TERS Plan 2 or TERS Plan 3.
A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS INCLUDES:
- Completed application form
- Current Resume
- Letter of Interest stating your qualifications
- Three letters of recommendation from current/previous supervisors
- Unofficial transcripts
- Photocopy of your Washington State Certificate(s) or equivalent from another state. (Obtaining and providing a Washington State Certificate would be a provision of employment.)
For application questions contact:
Kate Santerre, HR Administrative Assistant or
Carrie Ehrhardt, Executive Director of Human Resources
Port Townsend School District #50
Gael Stuart Building, 1610 Blaine St
Port Townsend WA 98368
360 680-5755
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Port Townsend School District No. 50 complies with all federal and state rules and regulations, and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, immigration status, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Further, the district will provide equal access and opportunity to meet to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Compliance Coordinator for State Law (RCW 28A.640/28A.642) and Title IX Coordinator: Carrie Ehrhardt, 1610 Blaine St. (360) 680-5756. Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Shelby MacMeekin, 1610 Blaine St. (360) 680-5762.
NOTE: New employees who will have unsupervised access to children must complete a satisfactory fingerprint check with the Washington State Patrol and the FBI. Employment will be considered temporary and conditional pending a satisfactory background check. There will be a $50.00 processing fee.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Salary : $60,000 - $116,667
