What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Speech Language Pathologist - 1yr Leave Replacement (.6FTE & .8FTE) position at Seattle Public Schools?
Leave Replacement Position: This is a leave replacement position, for the duration of the permanent employee's leave only. The anticipated leave is one school year.
There are two (2) positions: .6FTE (24hrs wk) / .8FTE (32hrs wk)
Under general supervision, assesses communication skills and provides appropriate intervention for students in accordance with District policies and procedures.
Master's degree in speech and language disorders, audiology, or an equivalent field.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSES:
Valid Washington State ESA Certification as a Communication Disorders Specialist.
There are two (2) positions: .6FTE (24hrs wk) / .8FTE (32hrs wk)
Under general supervision, assesses communication skills and provides appropriate intervention for students in accordance with District policies and procedures.
- Organizes and maintains a system for identifying students with communication problems; determines through evaluation procedures the level of the communication skills of those students referred for testing; records evaluation results and writes reports, if needed.
- Refers students whose communication problems require additional evaluation and/or intervention by other professionals; completes required documentation and maintains compliance with school district procedures and state and federal laws.
- Plans and implements interventions for eligible students within the total educational setting, and works collaboratively with students and teachers, as appropriate, to facilitate the implementation.
- Consults with parents to share student progress and instructs parents in the implementation of home programs, when appropriate.
- Participates as a member of the school-student intervention team to address concerns about a student's communication skills and development.
- Consults with classroom teachers to provide appropriate intervention strategies and materials.
- Consults with district personnel and out-of-district agencies regarding students' program plans and assessment results.
- Provides information regarding communication development, disorders, and services to staff and community
- Trains, evaluates, and supervises student teachers, as appropriate.
- Participates in staff meetings and serves on other District committees.
- Pursues professional development activities to update skills and apply current practices.
- Performs related duties, as assigned.
Master's degree in speech and language disorders, audiology, or an equivalent field.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSES:
Valid Washington State ESA Certification as a Communication Disorders Specialist.
Salary : $72,908 - $142,523
