What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist (2025-26 School Year) - Methow Valley School District position at ESD 112?
Speech Language Pathologist Opportunity
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will provide speech and language services, including student assessment, augmentative alternative communication devices, direct therapy, training, and consultation to staff and families.
Essential Functions
- Inform school personnel of speech, language, and/or hearing services.
- Organize and conduct an identification program for communication disorders.
- Select and employ diagnostic procedures and develop guidelines for a comprehensive remediation program.
- Establish criteria for caseload selection and dismissal.
- Select and implement therapy strategies for modifying communicative behavior.
- Maintain a system to record all identification and evaluative data.
- Consult with parents, educators, and other professionals regarding needs of children/students.
- Complete all required reports and records for compliance within statutory guidelines.
- Provide technical assistance to communication technicians and assistants.
Requirements
- Hold or be eligible to hold a Washington ESA speech language pathologist certificate.
- Completed requirements for a master's degree with a major in speech pathology.
- Experience working with children with articulation and language disabilities.
- Experience in the identification, assessment, programming, and evaluation of children with language disabilities.
