Speech Language Pathologist

District Focus

North Wasco County School District ispleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants forthe position of Speech Pathologist.

We are very proud of our District and the teachers administrators and support staff that provides the best education possible for the children of our community. Thank you for seeking this opportunity to be part of our team.

District Mission:Educating each student to the highest standards while motivating them to reach their fullest potential and graduating them to be college career and life ready.

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The phrase Gorge Lifestyle alone speaks volumes. Located along the banks of the mighty Columbia River just 84 miles east of Portland The Dalles is the eastern gateway to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Outdoor enthusiasts find the Gorge to be a perfect environment to pursue wind snow and whitewater sports road and mountain biking hunting fishing hiking golf and more! Serving as a center of Native American trade for over 10000 years and the end of the Oregon Trail history buffs will find the area steeped in history and culture. The Dalles has a quaint and historic small town feel with a population just over 13000. Boasting a mere 14 inches of rain annually The Dalles is home to bountiful agricultural products including worldrenowned cherries grapes and wheat. It is home to Columbia Gorge Community College which offers the first windpower training program in the Pacific Northwest Googles Data Center numerous orchards vineyards wineries craft breweries and a thriving business community.

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Application Process: All application materials must be submitted electronically as part of your TalentEd/Recruit & Hire the following supplemental documents:

1. Letter of interest;
2. Current Resume;
3. Three 3 recent letters of reference
4. Copy of your Oregon Teaching License
5. Copy of Unofficial College Transcripts

Job Purpose Statement/s:

Screen evaluate and identify eligible students for speech and language services; design and implement appropriate intervention strategies; collect student performance data and establish and maintain a daily schedule. Supervise communication assistants as necessary. Provide information relative to communication disorders to students parents teachers and significant others.

Job Qualifications & Licensure:

• Masters Degree or higher degree (required) with a major in one or more of the following areas: Speech Pathology orCommunication Disorders and Sciences

• Possess a valid Oregon Teaching license with a Special Education Endorsement for teaching of speech and language impaired or Oregon Board of Examiners license or Certification from Clinical Certification in Audiology and SpeechLanguage Pathology (CFCC)

• A valid Oregon Teaching license with a Special Education Endorsement for teaching of Speech and Language Impaired

  OR Oregon Board of Examiners license in SpeechLanguage Pathology

• Ability to obtain Oregon Board of Examiners permit to supervise SLPAs

• Ability to effectively work and communicate with students parents and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds.

• Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students staff or district patrons.

Skills Knowledge and/or Abilities

• Screen evaluate and identify eligible students for speech and language services

• Design and implement appropriate intervention strategies including a broad array of service delivery model including application of technology

• Provide information relative to communication disorders to students parents teachers and others as appropriate

• Collaborate with teachers and parents regarding program content and intervention services

• Collect student performance data and establish and maintain a daily schedule

• Monitor the effectiveness of the intervention

• Implement requirements of Federal and State regulations

• Maintain records and reports required by District State and Federal agencies

• Cooperate with various agencies in referring and providing appropriate reciprocal services

• Analyze and forecast need for services

• Provide services either directly or through consultation as listed on the students IEP.

• Write IEP goals and objectives as necessary for the student on an IEP who has speech and language disabilities

• Participate as an effective team member of the Student Study Team

• Train schedule and direct assigned communication assistants to maximize delivery of services

• Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment

Please Note: In addition each individual employed fulltime 1.0 FTE) in that capacity shall receive a stipend for each school year in the amount of three thousand $3000 dollars. Less than fulltime employees working more than halftime .50 FTE) shall receive a prorated stipend based on their fulltime equivalency.

Any offer of employment made by North Wasco County School District is contingent upon satisfactory results of:

1. Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under theFederalControlled Substances Act 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812.This includes but is not limited to mindaltering substances or narcotic such as hallucinogens amphetamines barbiturates or any other illegal drug or controlled substance except thosefederallyrecognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
2. Criminal history verification a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law only jobrelated convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.

Bilingual/BiCultural applicants are highly desirable and encouraged to apply.