Astoria School District No. 1C is seeking applicants for the following position.
JOB TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist ~ 2025-2026 School Year
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Programs
EVALUATED BY: Director of Special Programs
JOB SUMMARY:
As a member of an educational team, the Speech Language Pathologist's (SLP) goal is to facilitate a child’s/student’s communication competence, which is critical for positive educational outcomes. A core role of the SLP is to participate in a variety of teams, which involves team decision making in the area of general education intervention, evaluation, eligibility, and services. SLP’s plan and implement on-going speech and language programs/services in conjunction with other educational services provided by the school districts. SLP’s work with students who exhibit the full range of communication disorders, including those involving language, articulation (speech sound disorders), fluency, voice/resonance, and swallowing.
QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION:
- Requires Oregon Teaching License with Speech Impaired endorsement or State of Oregon Licensing Board’s Speech Pathology License.
- Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology
- Experience with children with a variety of disabilities and needs.
- A valid Oregon driver’s license
- Personal vehicle for travel throughout the geographic area of assignment.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as software manuals/instructions and procedural manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
- Proficient in the use of computer and internet based applications, including but not limited to email, internet software, Google Suites, and word processing (MS Word).
- Perform physical requirements which may include:
- Moderate degree of physical stamina
- Frequent standing, walking, bending and occasional lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.
- Repetitive movement of reaching overhead, extending, fine motor movement of hands and wrist
- Ability to use telephone, computer, projector, and other office equipment
- Ability to make frequent trips to and from locations throughout the school building and grounds
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- Ensure that all students receive high quality, culturally, and linguistically sensitive competent services.
- Demonstrate awareness, knowledge, and sensitivity in the area of language acquisition with linguistically and/or culturally diverse populations.
- Provide intervention that is appropriate to the age and learning needs of individual students and is selected through an evidence-based decision-making process in accordance with the IEP/IFSP documentation.
- Design school-wide speech-language services that employ a continuum of service delivery models in the least restrictive environment for students with disabilities and implement a variety of service delivery models, including pull-out, in-class, and consultation.
- Address social, academic, and vocational needs that have an impact on the attainment of educational goals.
- Consult and collaborate with teachers and parents to increase access to language in the curriculum in order to support development in the area of literacy across the language processes of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
- Identify appropriate instructional strategies, modifications, and/or accommodations in collaboration with the educational team.
- Identify, implement, and support students with the use of augmentative communication devices.
- Maintain appropriate records and reports screen and identify communication disorders in children with special needs.
- Act as a member of the multidisciplinary team during the assessment process and evaluate students/children in the area of articulation, voice, fluency, and language impairments.
- Develop and maintain accurate information regarding IEP / IFSP records in accordance
- with special education and district guidelines, timelines, and processes in order to meet individual student needs.
- Prepare and complete documentation in a timely manner: speech and language evaluations, progress reports, transition reports, and student data collection system.
- Attend and participate in team, school, and district meetings as necessary
- Access and attend professional development to increase knowledge and provide high quality services.
- Conduct hearing screenings, as necessary.
- Drive between locations as required.
- Demonstrate support for Astoria School District’s Mission and Values and Strategic Plan Goals
- Establish and maintain a positive and respectful learning environment and working relationships with students, staff, administration, parents/guardians and community members
- Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Participate in various meetings for the purpose of receiving information or sharing information and expertise with students, colleagues and parents/guardians
- Hold expectations for high performance of self
- Demonstrate computer literacy and operate software programs as related to job responsibilities
- Maintain accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law and District policy and regulations
- Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or Astoria School District patron, and use or relay confidential information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities
- Follow all laws, District policies, rules, regulations, memos, announcements and reasonable requests by proper authority
- Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities and punctuality regarding deadlines, meeting attendance and following schedules
- Work collaboratively with other departments
- Other duties as assigned
POSITION BEGINS: 2025-2026 School Year
SALARY RANGE: Per contract on the district website
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Travis Roe, Special Programs Director
Phone: 503-325-0476
Email: troe@astoria.k12.or.us
ONLINE APPLICATION SUBMIT:
Note: Application must include the following
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Three current letters of recommendation