SOESD - Speech and Language Pathologist (Birth - Age 5)

Southern Oregon Education Service District; Grants Pass (OR); On-site; USD 63,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (OEBB MODA)

PERS retirement

9 paid holidays

Paid sick/vacation/discretionary leave

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b)

Mercy Flights Membership

Job summary

Southern Oregon ESD seeks a Speech and Language Pathologist for Birth through Age 5 in Grants Pass, Oregon. The role focuses on planning, implementing, and evaluating IFSP-directed services for eligible children, with direct or consultative support as needed.

The position supports EI/ECSE in Josephine County, involves collaboration with families and school teams, and requires Oregon licensure in speech-language pathology. In-person work at the ECSE Ramsey Learning Center is expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold Oregon Speech-Language Pathologist license.
• Oregon teachers' license with speech impairment endorsement and/or Oregon Health Board license.
• Experience in EI/ECSE settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess speech-language needs of birth-to-five students and make recommendations.
• Prepare IEP/IFSP plans and materials for students.
• Deliver speech-language therapy to identified students.
• Consult with parents to align home and school goals.
• Collaborate with schools on IEP/placement decisions.
• Provide guidance to teachers on speech-language interventions.
• Maintain relationships with district staff and ESD.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

IFSP planning

IEP collaboration

Consultation with families

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Oregon speech-language pathologist license

Oregon teacher license w/ speech impairment endorsement

Job description

SOESD - Speech and Language Pathologist (Birth - Age 5) JobID: 2373

• Position Type: Early Childhood Services - Licensed
• Date Posted: 10/27/2026
• Location: Grants Pass Early Childhood Services Office

The Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Speech and Language Pathologist provides support for students with language or communication delays in (EI/ECSE) services to eligible children from birth through age five. Services are provided through consultative or direct support in accordance with each child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Our EI/ECSE program is located in Josephine County in Grants Pass, Oregon.

About SOESD

Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Speech & Language Pathologist (Birth - Age 5)

Position Goal: To help students communicate appropriately through planning, implementing, and evaluation of individualized education programs.

Essential Functions

• Assessingindividual educational speech-language needs of students and making recommendations
• Preparing individual educational programs and materials.
• Delivering effective speech-language therapy to identified students.
• Consulting with parents to integrate home and school goals.
• Assisting schools in multidisciplinary, IEP, placement, intervention and other educational decisions.
• Providing consultations to teachers regarding speech-language interventions.
• Establishing and maintaining positive, flexible,and cooperative relationships with ESD and local district staff.
• Making independent decisions within established policies and procedures.
• Preparing accountability records regarding services provided.
• Communicating clearly and appropriately.
• Participating in professional growth activities.
• Complying with local district and ESD rules and policies.
• Performing physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
• Performing jon related tasks as designated by supervisor.
• Successful completion of an approved speech pathology program
• Oregon teachers' license with speech impaired endorsement and acquireOregon Health Board of Examiners' speech pathology license, or
• Oregon Health Board of Examiners' speech pathology license.

Location

In person at ECSE Ramsey Learning Center

Length of Position

190 days (academic year)

Salary

Per Licensed Salary Schedule $62,576.96 - $107,893.12 for the 2026-2027 school year.

Immediate Supervisor

Program Administrator

SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):

• Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to 2045.00 per month (family coverage)for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
• Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
• 9 paid holidays
• Agenerous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal)leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.

Health Insurance:

• OEBB MODA
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax

Options:

• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts – medical, day-care expenses
• Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
• 403(b)
• Mercy Flights Membership

The following physical requirements are essential functions of this position: 1. Stand/Walk:............................. [ ] None [X ] 1 4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4 6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6 8 Hrs/Day 2. Sit/Sit on the Floor:.................. [ ] None [ ] 1 4 Hrs/Day [X ] 4 6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6 8 Hrs/Day 3. Drive:....................................... [ ] None [X ] 1 4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4 6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6 8 Hrs/Day 4. Bending:...................................[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All 6. Climb Stairs:.............................[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All 7. Single Grasping: ......................[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All 8. Pushing:...................................[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All 9. Pulling: ....................................[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All 10. Fine Manipulation:.................[X] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All 11. Repetitive Foot Controls…….[ ] Frequently [X ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All 13. Lifting (25 50 lbs): .................[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [X] Not At All 14. Lifting (50 75 lbs): .................[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [X] Not At All 15. Lifting (75 100 lbs): ...............[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [X] Not At All

Note:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.