Speech Language Pathologist, 1.0 FTE, Certified

Internal applicants must apply by sending a letter of interest to the District Office detailing their experience and qualifications. Please either email as an attachment or hand deliver to Pam Hickson ().

Position begins 2026-2027 school year

Salary Schedule is based on the 2026-2027 school year. New hires typically begin at Step 1 on the Salary Schedule. The Siuslaw School District allows step credit the salary scale for years of certified teaching experience.

This is a 10-month/renewable position that includes benefits of paid medical and leave.

All offers of employment are contingent upon board approval and the applicants satisfactory completion of a drug screening test(including marijuana) background and reference checks. Siuslaw School District strives to provide a safe alcohol and drug free environment for all employees.

Please be sure you include your last three teacher evaluations and a copy of your official college transcripts. Your application will be considered incomplete without this info you are not able to attach to your application can be emailed mailed or hand delivered to Pam Hickson at

TITLE:Speech Language Pathologist 1.0 FTE Certified

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Evaluates designs and implements specially designed instruction for children with communication disorders.

ASSIGNMENT:Siuslaw School District serving students K-12.

REPORTS TO: Special Programs Director

WORK HOURS/LOCATION:

Start time: Flexible to be determined between Speech Language Pathologist and Special Programs Director

End Time: Flexibleto be determined between Speech Language Pathologist and Special Programs Director

Days: Monday - Friday

Office Location: Flexibleto be determined between Speech Language Pathologist and Special Programs Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree.
• Valid Speech Language Pathologist License issued by the Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology & Audiology and/or a Valid Oregon Teaching License with a Communications Disorders or Speech Impaired Endorsement all levels.
• Certification of Clinical Competency issued by the American Speech and Hearing Association
• Experience providing direct consultative and evaluative itinerant speech/language services to children/students with communication disorders within a school setting.
• Maintains a valid Oregon Drivers License and reliable transportation for itinerant responsibilities.
• Pass required criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.

ESSENTIAL PROGRAM FUNCTIONS:

• Works cooperatively with teachers counselors parents and others in the delivery of services to students in the areas of speech and language.
• Ability to organize and maintain efficient time schedule.
• Maintains satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• Supports the philosophy and mission of School District 97J.
• Frequent travel between work sites.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of student and medical records and information related to students parents and staff.
• Is familiar with and adheres to all relevant Board policies and administrative regulations TSPC standards building rules and applicable state and federal law.
• Provides for the health and safety of students in all school settings.
• Maintains all compliance records at a proficient level.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff students and the public.
• Good communication organization and computer skills.
• Strong work ethic.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Screens evaluates and identifies individual communication needs for students.
• Designs Individual Education Plans.
• Provides continuum of communication services as dictated by student need.
• Provides collaboration consultation and training to teachers educational assistants and families regarding communication disorders and interventions.
• Communicates with staff and parents regarding individual students progress toward goals.
• Participates in school based multidisciplinary and IEP teams.
• Establishes and maintains professional positive cooperative relationships with administrators staff students parents and the community.
• Achieves and maintains proficient levels of performance as described in the district and school evaluation policies and procedures and as communicated by the administration.
• Uses computer technology for specified program tasks and for use with students as needed for instruction or communication.
• Prepares and maintains required district state and federal records and reports.
• Develops and implements personal and program goals as required by TSPC/Oregon Board of Examiners and School District 97J.
• Develops and maintains positive appropriate professional relationships with students and recognizes necessary boundaries in interacting with students.
• Achieves professional growth as directed by the district through consultation with district support staff attendance at building and district in-service meetings and approved workshops and classes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Stamina for eight hours of student instruction and supervision.
• Repetitive motions such as writing and typing.
• Transportation of student files assessment materials and supplies.
• Standing walking and sitting.
• Occasional physical interaction with students as provided by law and to ensure the physical safety of the student and/or others.
• Occasional bending kneeling squatting climbing of stairs.
• Lifting/carrying: up to 40 lbs.

TERM OF EMPLOYEMENT:Annual Certified Contract

SALARY LEVEL:Placement on Certified Salary Schedule

EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Boards policy on Evaluation