Applications are being accepted by the College Place School District for a Speech and Language Pathologist-1 or more assignments.  This assignment is being posted for internal and external consideration at this time.  Interested internal candidates will need to apply online by 4:00 pm Wednesday, March 23, 2022 to be considered prior to external candidate applicants. The position is open until filled. 

JOB PURPOSE:

Supporting The CP Way by developing and implementing regularly scheduled SLP services for qualifying students.

POSITION & BENEFITS:              

Job Title:  Speech Language Pathologist                       

Reports to:  Director of Special Services                 

Bargaining Group:  WWVEA                                        

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Position: 7.5 hours per day, 187days per school year (10 months)

Salary:  $51,152 - $99,299 (educational incentive available in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement as negotiated)

Anticipated Start Date:  08/22/2023

Benefits:  Medical/Dental/Vision, FSA/DCAP, Life/AD&D through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board); and Retirement through DRS (Department of Retirement Systems) for eligible employees

Additional Benefits: Optional 403(b) retirement plan; Optional DCP (deferred compensation program) retirement plan

Leave:  12 sick days (pro-rated for mid-year hires), 10 paid holidays 

 (~) denotes approximation  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate Certificate for School Speech Language Pathologist
• If you do not have an ESA certificate but do have Washington State Department of Health licensure to work in this area, please contact our Administrative Assistant for Special Education to discuss options for employment via email at afanning@cpps.org.
• Must demonstrate sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents, district staff members and other concerned people regarding all aspects of their job related activities

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Successful experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Strong and well-balanced academic background with public school experience.
• Bi-literate in Spanish.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate effectively with parents and other staff members
• Understand Federal and State Laws pertaining to disabled students.
• Manage the IEP process and maintain proper records and data systems, and facilitate necessary paperwork.
• Design the yearly program for implementing the speech/language/hearing services in the assigned building(s) in keeping with District and State guidelines.
• Identify students with communication disorders through screening and appropriate assessment and make recommendations for remediation.
• Conduct regularly scheduled therapeutic procedures which will modify the behavior(s) which characterize the speech/language and/or hearing disorder.
• Provide information and assistance to teachers and other appropriate school personnel in non-public school agencies through such activities as consultation and in-service education.
• Work effectively with students in individual, small group and classroom settings.
• Consult and collaborate with regular and special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents relative to students’ speech/language and/or hearing disorder. This may take the form of in-service, individual consultation, school team meetings, and/or family counseling and training.
• Demonstrate:
• flexibility in the demands of the position
• effective time management
• effective communication with school staff, parents, and students
• ability to work with students, staff and parents in a positive and enthusiastic manner
• Possess a positive attitude about change and willingness to implement changes that will enhance student learning.

College Place 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 a 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:

Title IX and Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying (HIB): Marissa Waddell, mwaddell@cpps.org;

Civil Rights and Section 504, and Gender Inclusive School Coordinator: James Fry, jfry@cpps.org;(509) 525-4827,1755 South College Avenue, College Place, Washington, 99324

El Distrito Escolar de College Place no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo,religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género,
discapacidad, o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio, y proporciona igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender preguntas y quejas sobre presunta discriminación:
Título IX y Acoso, Intimidación y Hostigamiento (HIB): Marissa Waddell, mwaddell@cpps.org

Derechos Civiles y Sección 504, y Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas en Cuestiones de Género: James Fry, jfry@cpps.org (509) 525-4827 1755 South College Avenue, College Place, Washington, 99324