Speech Language Pathologist (26-27 SY)

JUNCTION CITY SD 69; Junction City (OR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS retirement contributions covered

Job summary

JUNCTION CITY SD 69 District-Wide in Junction City, Oregon, seeks two Speech Language Pathologists to diagnose, develop, and deliver educational therapy for students with communication disorders in grades K-12.

Position includes experience credit, potential steps beyond experience, and a 5% annual stipend. District covers portion of PERS contributions and offers full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Oregon license valid for assignment.
• Meet Junction City School District standards.
• Provide instruction based on diagnosed needs.
• Organize workload for assessment, instruction, conferencing, and IEP writing.
• Knowledge of special education law requirements.
• Demonstrated behavior management techniques.
• Write and follow up on IEPs for students receiving special education services.
• Implement District curriculum and state standards.
• Adhere to District policy.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and agency representatives.
• Evaluate strengths and needs of students behind in communication skills.
• Determine appropriate placement using district-approved testing instruments.
• Monitor progress and adjust programs accordingly.
• Direct instructional assistants as needed.
• Communicate with parents and teachers about learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, develop, and deliver educational therapy for K-12 students with communication disorders.
• Prepare and implement IEPs and coordinate with families, teachers, and staff.

Skills

IEP writing

Communication with parents

Collaboration with staff

Behavior management

Placement decisions

Education

Oregon license

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (26-27 SY)

JUNCTION CITY SD 69 District-Wide - Junction City, Oregon

Job Description

Two Positions Available

The person in this position is under the general supervision of the Special Programs Director and is responsible for diagnosis, development, and/or delivery of appropriate educational therapy for students in grades K-12 with communication disorders. Speech Language Pathologists are awarded full experience credit for teaching experience outside of the district and may be awarded up to an additional five (5) steps beyond their actual experience toward initial placement as well as a yearly stipend equal to 5% of their annual salary. The district picks up the employees' share of Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) contributions.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Possess an Oregon license valid for assignment;
• Ability to meet the Junction City School District Standards of Competent Teacher Performance and the Oregon Standards for Professional Educators;
• Ability to provide appropriate instruction to students based on diagnosed needs;
• Ability to organize workload to cover assessment, instruction, conferencing, and IEP writing;
• Knowledge and understanding of special education law requirements;
• Demonstrated behavior management techniques;
• Ability to write, implement, and follow-up on IEPs for specific students receiving special education services in regular, resource, or other settings;
• Ability to implement District curriculum and state standards;
• Responsibility to know, understand, and adhere to District policy;
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively and collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, administrators, students, parents, patrons, and agency representatives;
• Ability to evaluate educational strengths and needs of students significantly behind in communication skills.
• Ability to determine most appropriate placement for students with communication difficulties, using the appropriate District-approved testing instruments or assessment results;
• Ability to monitor the progress of students and make any necessary program or placement changes;
• Ability to provide direction to instructional assistants assigned to assist with student instruction;
• Ability to professionally communicate with parents and teachers regarding students’ learning abilities and needs.

Junction City School District is committed to building a diverse staff that is fully representative of our students and community. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of color and multilingual candidates.

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $47,162 to $91,705 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist

Contact Information

• Katie Bradford , Special Programs Director
• District-Wide
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]