Position: Speech Therapist Long Term Substitute

Date:  11/18/2024        Posting ID:24-243

Overview/Purpose:

The Speech/Language Pathologist shall be responsible for providing comprehensive speech, language, and hearing services for students on a referral and remedial basis.  Provide assessments, direct therapy, and consultation, including the development of IEPs and participating as a member of the MDT.

Duties Responsibilities [or Essential Functions]:

1. Organize and conduct a remedial program for hearing and communication-disordered students with a range of ages and handicapping conditions.
2. Formulate with teachers the short and long-term goals to meet individual student needs in the classroom to be written on the student’s IEP.
3. Consult with teachers regarding students referred, scheduling, and follow-up procedures.
4. Maintain current data on students receiving therapy.
5. Provide current speech and language evaluations for students.
6. Provide staff and/or parents in-service consultation regarding implementation of current communication processes, and normal speech and language development.
7. Consult with physicians and other agencies of the community regarding referrals and mutual exchange of information.  Utilize and consult with resource agencies within and outside the community for program facilitation.
8. Assist in curriculum evaluation as it relates to speech and language development and hearing conservation.
9. Continue updating professional qualifications with current research existing in the field to meet the needs of the population.

Job Requirements: -Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree in Speech and Language.
2. Washington ESA or demonstrated eligibility for ESA
3. CCC or eligibility, preferred
4. Pediatric/school experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills: Keyboarding and use of computers for report writing and medical documentation

Knowledge: Experience with a wide range of speech pathology assessment and treatment protocols especially with pediatric patients. Knowledge of the WAC governing the provision of all aspects of special education, and familiarity with the forms required and their timely execution to be in compliance with special education rules.

Abilities: Able to work both collaboratively on teams and independently in the day-to-day execution of the duties and tasks of a school speech pathology. Must be able to work quickly and efficiently with attention to detail and timelines. Able to explain evaluation and treatment to parents and teachers in clear, concise language with sensitivity, and be able to meet the challenge of mediating diverse ideas, opinions, and needs between various stakeholders.  

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary Range: $25,025.88.00 - $49,334.28.00 depending on degree and experience.

Contract Year 83 days, February 3, 2025- June 11, 2025, Monday - Friday 7.5 hours per day. 

Benefits: Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. 

https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees. This position is not anticipated to work the required hour to be benefit eligible. 

Retirement Benefits: Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over a 12-month period are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services. https://www.drs.wa.gov/. This position is not anticipated to work the required hour to be benefit eligible. 

Application Requirements

• Applicants must complete the application online: dpsd.org and must include the following:
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Three (3) letters of reference
• Confidential reference checks (at least 1 including a most recent supervisor)

As required by RCW 28A.400.303, school district employees are required to complete a Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) background checks. Newly hired employees are responsible for completion of the background check prior to hire.

Verification of identity and United States Work Authorization must be completed before employment commences.

Please contact Suzanne McKibbon at 509-464-5526 if disability accommodation is needed during the application process.  

Notice of Nondiscrimination: Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities, including employment, 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.  Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to: