Speech Language Pathologist for the 23-24 School Year
Company: Linn Benton Lincoln ESD
Location: Albany
Posted on: September 18, 2023
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Job Description:
190 day work calendar
Full time and Part-time available
Location: Linn/Benton/Lincoln Counties
Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
22/23 Salary information is posted and will be updated once the
23/24 salary schedule has been approved.
Application Process:
Applications are available at
http://www.lblesd.k12.or.us/employment
Online Application
Resume
Cover letter
Three current letters of reference
Copy of University Transcripts (Successful candidates will be
required to provide official transcripts before completion of the
hiring process) if required
Copy of License
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely
to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the
qualifications as described in the job description. We are most
interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that
candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional
background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't
believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you
are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or
how this would be determined, please feel free to contact the
Executive Human Resource Officer, Kate Marrone:
kate.marrone@lblesd.k12.or.us. to discuss your application.
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST - Special Education & Evaluation
Services
Classification: Licensed 190 day calendar
Reports to: Special Education & Evaluation Services Program
Director
FSLA Status: Exempt
POSITION OVERVIEW
One of the earliest forms of learning for a child is language. This
position offers both an roles of an evaluator and practitioner of
language skills and how that impacts overall access to learning. As
a part of our team of extraordinary educators, you will have the
joy of witnessing the development of a student's ability to connect
with their world. This interesting and dynamic position offers
opportunities to work closely with a team of evaluators to assess a
student holistically, to learn from each other and you grow in your
own skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. A Master's degree or higher.
2. One of the following:
--- Speech Language Pathology License as issued by the Oregon Board
of Examiners in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
OR - If licensed before 2015;
--- Oregon Teaching License with Special Education: Communication
Disorders endorsement and American Speech and Hearing Association,
Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Language Pathology, or
actively pursuing this Certificate.
3. Demonstrated successful experience in special education,
including work with high needs populations.
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the LBL Board
of Directors/Superintendent may find appropriate and
acceptable.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This position has the following expectations and prerequisite
abilities.
1. Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with
HIPAA, FERPA and conduct oneself in accordance with the Standards
of Competent and Ethical Performance of Oregon Educators.
2. Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all
aspects of our agency including ORSs, OARs, IDEA, FOIA and
CIPA.
3. Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and
understanding and commitment to anti-racist principles.
4. Ability to work independently, prioritizing tasks to meet
deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
5. Demonstrates flexibility and a professional disposition in
working with co-workers, constituent district personnel, and the
public.
6. Demonstrates exceptional skills in building and maintaining a
positive culture, consensus building, and effective and efficient
team facilitation.
7. Present self and LBL in a professional manner including: in oral
and written communication and maintaining professional dress
standards.
8. Maintain regular attendance at work. Be punctual in meeting
deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
9. Ability to sit in child-sized chairs for extended periods of
time and/or sit on the floor for extended periods of time.
10. Ability to provide own transportation as deemed necessary for
traveling to schools and districts throughout the school day and
sit for extended periods of time in a vehicle.
11. Ability to lift, carry or transport up to 25 pounds.
12. Utilize teleservice platform to provide services to educators,
students and district staff as directed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of
responsibilities, skills and duties associated with this position.
The supervisor of this position may modify this list at any time
it's deemed necessary.
1. Provide or direct the provision of speech and/or language
therapy and services to identified students with communication
disorders.
2. Assist education staff in observing and referring students with
suspected communication disorders.
3. Provide individual evaluations in speech and language, as well
as other areas that may be assigned, to identify students with
communication disorders.
4. Provide comprehensive written report of observations, assessment
results, and recommendations within the standards established by
the EECC.
5. Participate as a specialist of communication disorders in
determining eligibility.
6. Prepare and implement Individualized Education Programs for
identified students on caseload.
7. Participate in developing integrated goals with other education
staff for students with multiple or other disabilities.
8. Serve as a resource and consultant to provide specialized
suggestions and/or materials for use by regular classroom staff or
parents in the delivery of speech/language services or
generalizations of previously acquired skills.
9. Compile and maintain required service records and documentations
for assigned students on caseload.
10. Assist district in compliance with federal and state special
education law requirements.
11. When assigned, provide supervision and paperwork requirements
of American Speech - Language - Hearing Association (ASHA) Clinical
Fellows, as requested by agency or districts and assigned by the
program administrator.
12. When assigned, oversee activities, supervision and paperwork
requirements of Oregon Board of Examiners certified Speech -
Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA).
13. Maintain confidentially at all times.
14. Adjust /adapt services as determined by work environments such
as regular classroom or separate therapy room.
15. Participate in the Medicaid billing process for school-based
services as directed.
SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION
Licensed employees are represented by Linn Benton Lincoln Education
Association.
Salary and benefit information shown are based on full-time
employment (1.0 FTE) based on the current school year
Placement on the Linn Benton Lincoln ESD licensed salary schedule
will be commensurate with applicant's qualifications, relevant
training, and experience
Linn Benton Lincoln ESD will provide an Insurance CAP to assist
with health, dental and vision insurance premiums
Employer paid PERS, holidays, sick leave and personal days are also
provided
Employer paid Life Insurance 1 x annual salary
Employer paid Basic AD&D and Long Term Disability
Health Insurance
Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) provides insurance to school
and education service district employees
Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
LBLESD contributes a monthly CAP/Pool to help offset insurance
cost
Health Savings Accounts for high deductible plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Carriers offered are:
Moda
Kaiser
Willamette Dental Group
Retirement
PERS - Public Employee Retirement System
For more information visit: state.or.us
LBLESD pays the 6% employee contribution on behalf of each
employee
Personal Leave
Up to 24 hours
Sick Leave
Up to 80 hours
Sick Leave BankEmployees may opt to donate one day of sick leave to
become a member of the Sick Leave Bank
Members may request leave from the sick leave bank in the event of
a catastrophic illness or injury
Professional Development Opportunities
LBLESD hosts a variety of training classes
First Aid/CPR classes offered onsite
Includes workshops, conferences and mentorship programs
Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process
will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with
disabilities may contact Human Resources at 541-812-2624 for
additional information and assistance.
Linn Benton Lincoln ESD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer.
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by
submitting with their completed application a copy of the
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214
or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs
indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension as
verification of eligibility. Disabled Veterans must also submit a
copy of their veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept.
of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD
Form 214 or 215.
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