CERTIFICATED VACANCY

SUBSTITUTE SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

JOB SUMMARY:

The Speech Language Pathologist must provide comprehensive services in the area of communication disorders including evaluation, treatment, and consultative services to students, ages 3-21, with disabilities. The Speech Language Pathologist will perform other job related duties as requested by administration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide direct, indirect and consultative services including articulation, phonology, language, voice and fluency.
• Assist in the identification of communication disordered students through referral, assessment, observation, and writing of a diagnostic report that states the evaluation findings then provide appropriate program recommendations.
• Participate and work collaboratively as a member of the IEP team in designing and implementing effective programs as determined by the student’s individual education plan.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development and provide appropriate feedback.
• Maintain appropriate written records and reports for each child assessed and/or served, and evaluate the effectiveness of the student’s program, modifying and adapting as needed.
• Communicate with families, school staff and outside agencies involved with the student regarding the student’s program.
• Provide a safe, positive and effective environment that reflects and facilitates learning.
• Provide recommendations needed to facilitate improved performances in the classroom.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service and professional growth activities and provide in-service education for staff and support personnel.
• Work cooperatively with parents, teachers, and administrators in providing direct and indirect services to disabled students.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including communicating student progress in a timely and professional manner.
• Instruct and manage student behavior.
• Self -reflect and evaluate the effectiveness of instructional performance to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses and adjust accordingly to reach maximum effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be ESA certified as a speech language pathologist in the State of Washington, or obtain said certificate before the start of the job.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Demonstrate comprehensive content knowledge and understanding of teaching responsibilities and accountability procedures as required by the IDEA and WAC 392-172A.
• Demonstrate ability to make data-driven instructional decisions.
• Exhibit the ability to build a positive learning environment including modeling respect and honoring the dignity of all students, staff and parents.
• Demonstrate ability to develop rapport with students.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including communicating student progress.
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with a team, contributing in a positive way.
• Exhibit a commitment to on-going professional learning including demonstrating the ability to develop professionally in areas of the school and district focus.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY:

As outlined by the Policies and Procedures of Mead School District.. Mead policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://www.mead354.org/about-us/board-of-directors/board-policies.

The Salary Range for a Substitute Teacher is Min $77.50 per half day – Max $155.00 per day. Substitutes will accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.  Substitutes who work 630 hours will become benefit eligible for the remainder of the school year.  Standard benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. Benefits are provided through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB) at https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees

APPLICATION:

All applicants interested in this position, must apply for this posting through a link to our online applicant system found on the website at www.mead354.org.  Upload the required documents to your application.  Below is a list of required materials.  If you have questions regarding this process, you may contact Sonia O'Connor at the District Administration Building or email sonia.oconnor@mead354.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

                                                         REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION

1. Your Resume
2. Your Letter of Interest, which speaks specifically to your teaching abilities in the area you are applying   
3. Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)
4. Copy of your Washington State Educational Staff Associate Certificate
5. A minimum of 3 Letters of Recommendation dated and current within the past 3 years

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Mead School District #354 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants 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 of America and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District’s Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, Josh Westermann, josh.westermann@mead354.org and/or Affirmative Action officer, Keri Hutchins, keri.hutchins@mead354.org , (509) 465-6000 or via mail to 2323 E. Farwell Rd., Mead, WA, 99021.  Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 465-6010

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