SOESD - Speech Language Pathologist

Southern Oregon Education Service District; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 62,576 - 107,893; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PERS retirement

9 paid holidays

Discretionary leave

Job summary

Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) is seeking an in-person Speech-Language Pathologist to serve students across multiple districts in southern Oregon. The SLP will provide direct and consultative services from kindergarten through age 21, including assessments, IEP goals, and eligibility determinations.

Position is 1.0 FTE / 190 days with salary from $62,576.96 to $107,893.12 annually for 2026-2027.

Qualifications

• Minimum: approved speech pathology program completed.
• Oregon teacher license with SLP endorsement and OSBES license, or OSBES license.
• Oregon Health Board of Examiners SLP license required.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' speech-language needs and make recommendations.
• Develop individualized educational programs and materials.
• Deliver speech-language therapy to students.
• Consult with parents to align home and school goals.
• Collaborate with district staff on IEPs, eligibility and progress.
• Provide to teachers guidance on speech-language interventions.
• Maintain relationships with ESD and district staff.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

IEP development

School team collaboration

Assessment tools

Education

Oregon teacher license, SLP endorsement

Oregon Board of Examiners SLP license

Job description

Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) Speech-Language Program is hiring an in person SLP who shares an enthusiasm about speech-language development in all learners. The SOESD offers speech-language services within our programs and to our 11 component school districts in Jackson and Josephine Counties, in beautiful southern Oregon. Our SLPs provide direct and consultative services to school-age students, from kindergarten through age 21. SOESD SLPs collaborate with school district teams to develop assessment plans, provide speech-language assessments, offer hearing screenings, develop IEP goals, participate in eligibility determinations, track student progress, and offer individual and small group speech-language services.

The students we serve include those with a range of voice, fluency, articulation, and expressive and receptive language needs who may also qualify for special education services across disability categories and/or be bilingual. Services may follow the pull-out model or be offered within a resource or site-based classroom in area schools. Some students are served in a day treatment or residential mental health setting. Our team of SLPs and SLPAs meets throughout the school year to share their skills and expertise and to collaborate on strategies that support students. A professional library of the most current editions of assessment tools and professional development workshops/trainings to advance skills and knowledge is available. SOESD offers opportunities for professional development to assist SLPs with their CEUs. Consider applying to be a part of our dedicated team of professionals!

About SOESD

Southern Oregon ESD has locations in the Rogue Valley and Grants Pass. The Rogue Valley is the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, and 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. Grants Pass is a beautiful river town with access to outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and rafting on the Rogue River. The city also boasts a lively downtown, a close-knit community, and a rich history.

For more information on living in the area, please see:

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• Grants Pass: [e-mail]

Position: Speech Language Pathologist

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

Essential Functions

• Assessing individual 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 job related tasks as designated by the supervisor.

Minimum Pre-Requisites

• Successful completion of an approved speech pathology program
• Oregon teachers\' license with speech impaired endorsement and acquire an Oregon Health Board of Examiners\'s speech pathology license, or
• Oregon Health Board of Examiners\'s speech pathology license.

Location: In person, at assigned school(s).

Length of Position: 1.0FTE / 190 days (academic year)

Salary: Per licensed collective bargaining agreement: $62,576.96 to $107,893.12 annually for 2026-2027 school year.

SUPERVISOR: Department Administrator

SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE And Over)

• Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $2114.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
• Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including an additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
• 9 paid holidays
• A generous sick, vacation, and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.

Health Insurance

• OEBB MODA
• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
• 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:

• Stand/Walk: 1-4 Hrs./Day
• Sit/Sit on the Floor: 4-6 Hrs./Day
• Drive: 1-4 Hrs./Day
• Bending: Occasionally
• Climb Stairs: Occasionally
• Single Grasping: Occasionally
• Pushing: Occasionally
• Pulling: Occasionally
• Fine Manipulation: Frequently / Occasionally
• Repetitive Foot Controls: Occasionally
• Lifting (25 50 lbs.): Occasionally
• Lifting (50 75 lbs.): Not At All
• Lifting (75 100 lbs.): 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.