Speech & Language Pathologist (Castle Rock)

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Location : Castle Rock SD

Job Type: School District Position

Job Number: 202402393

Department: CASTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

Opening Date: 06/24/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

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General Responsibilities

This job is not a position that is being filled by ESD 112. Candidates for this position will be hired directly by the Castle Rock School District. If you are interested in ESD 112 positions please contact the ESD 112 HR Coordinator, Mayra Najera at

The Castle Rock School District is seeking outstanding candidates for a Speech & Language Pathologist position for the 2024-25 school year. This position will provide speech and language services in the areas of student assessment, direct therapy, training and consultation for staff, parents, and equipment fabrication or adaptation to enable students to function to their highest possible level within the educational system. The Speech Language Pathologist is also part of the District Evaluation/Assessment Team and is responsible for the evaluation of new referral students. education director.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary: $57,040 - $107,508

Castle Rock School District offers the following:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD & D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, and other supplemental benefits.
• Employees may be eligible for employer-employee-funded retirement benefits through the Department of Retirement Services (DRS)
• CRSD offers paid sick, personal, religious and bereavement leave.

Essential Functions/Other Functions

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Participate as a member of a building team in the assessment and evaluation of students in the eligibility determination process in accordance with state and school division requirements and best practices.

Conduct diagnostic speech/language and communication assessments, identify needs, prepare therapy plans, and participate in eligibility and IEP conferences.

Based upon student assessment, develop, and implement Individualized Education Plans.

Comply with all Medicaid requirements for school-based claiming, including obtaining written Medicaid consent from parents of all students served and timely filing of claims that meet Medicaid standards.

Monitor student's progress in therapy and generate progress reports and complete Medicaid electronic logs for eligible students.

Demonstrate knowledge of child growth and development and individual student needs by providing relevant instruction according to the IEP and educational best practices.

Provide therapeutic services to students with identified Communication Disorders, including case management for communication-disordered only students.

Work collaboratively with special education and general education teams in developing and delivering speech-language services to support communication skills relevant to educational performance.

Maintain records and information concerning individual students in the prescribed confidential manner and use the records and information only for the purposes for which they are maintained according to FERPA guidelines.

Provide direct and consultative therapeutic services related to expressive, receptive, and pragmatic language.

Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community for the purpose of fostering individual student success and growth while engaging the families in the therapy program.

Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with administrative and school staff.

Participate in various meetings for the purpose of addressing student goals and needs, and to meet laws and policies.

Maintain and submit information/records including student progress for all students.

Attendance at building and department meetings as required.

Share with other staff members the responsibility for school activities and student supervision.

Scheduling and conducting IEP meetings and participating as an IEP team member in a timely professional manner.

Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified under the contract.

Implement and comply with District policies and procedures.

Other Functions:

Perform related duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with school district policies and procedures.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Licensing/Credential and/or Education Requirements:

M.A or M.S Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

Must possess or be eligible for Washington State ESA certification as Speech Language Pathologist/Audiologist.

Eligible for Department of Health license as an SLP.

Successful training/teaching experience as a Speech Language Pathologist preferred.

Demonstrated ability to work successfully with age-appropriate students, staff, and community.

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement appropriate positive behavior interventions for students.

Demonstrated interest in and evidence of continued personal and professional growth.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Knowledge of subject matter/course content and resources relevant to the assignment.

Knowledge of and skills in using effective instructional strategies and practices.

Models instructional leadership and demonstrates a strong commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.

Knowledge of and skills in administering, scoring, and interpreting communication assessments.

Knowledge and understanding of child development and communication development.

Knowledge of and skills in best practice instruction specific to various disabilities.

Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior.

Skills in data analysis to assess, monitor, and inform instruction for student growth.

Skills and abilities in organization, time management, and record keeping.

Ability to operate a computer and the skills to learn and utilize software and other technology in instruction.

Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other professionals in a team setting.

Ability to interact positively and effectively with parents, students, staff, and administrators.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements

Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand, walk, and sit frequently or for prolonged periods of time. Additionally, physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision.

Employment Requirements:

Successful Washington State Patrol check and FBI Fingerprint Clearance Report and Disclosure Statement in accordance with state law.

Castle Rock School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Title IX Coordinator and Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Bryan Keatley, , [redacted]. Compliance Coordinator 28A.640/642 RCW, Superintendent, , [redacted]. 600 Huntington Ave S, Castle Rock, WA 98611.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at [redacted].

01

Do you have an MA or MS degree in Speech-Language Pathology?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you currently hold, or are you eligible to hold a Washington State ESA certification as Speech Language Pathologist/Audiologist?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you eligible for Department of Health license as an SLP?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you ever been convicted of any crime? Please answer YES or NO.
Note: For the purpose of this question, "convicted" includes: (1) All instances in which a plea of guilty or no contest is the basis of a conviction and (2) All proceedings in which a sentence has been suspended or deferred. You need not list traffic infractions that are not misdemeanors or crimes.

05

If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the following (If you answered NO, please enter N/A):
a. A detailed statement including what occurred, the nature of the offense, charge or warrant;
b. The name and address of the arresting agency;
c. The date of the arrest;
d. The final disposition, if any;
e. If a court was involved, the name and address of the court;
f. The complete arrest report and sentence and judgement; and
g. Attach a complete driving abstract for five years if the arrest was driving related. This can be done in the attachments portion of the application process.

06

Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in Washington, or any other state, province, territory, and/or country? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.

07

Are you presently under investigation in any jurisdiction for possible criminal charges? Please answer YES or NO. If your answer is YES, identify agency and location (street address, city, state), as well as a detailed explanation.

08

Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows: Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020, Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named?

• Yes, I have never been convicted
• No, I have been convicted

09

Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.

• Yes
• No

10

APPLICANT DECLARATION: Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic/phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources.
Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you.
Selecting YES certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application. If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify the employer. You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed.
Selecting YES indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks.

• Yes
• No

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