Category: EdSLP

Encompass Child Development Center
Snoqualmie, WA

Position: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Hours: PT/FT work schedule available ranging from 25‐40 hours per week with benefits
Salary Range: $27,527.25 ‐ $66,075.60 Depending on Experience and Hours/Week
Location: Encompass Child Development Center, 9050 384th Ave SE, Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Encompass is a private non‐profit serving the Snoqualmie Valley and Issaquah communities for over 50 years. Our mission is to partner with families to build healthy foundations for children. We believe what happens early in life matters. We offer high quality, leading edge early childhood educational and therapeutic services to all children in our communities.
SCOPE: The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant is responsible for the implementation of treatment plans developed by supervising SLP for children age birth to eight years old in a clinic or community‐based program setting. This includes participating in a multi‐disciplinary team with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Mental Health Therapists, Public Health Nurses and Special Educators monitoring treatment progress, and participating with team members two times per month at clinical pediatric meetings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Professional interaction with one or more supervising SLPs during weekly one on ones
• Review of completed documentation on children to be added to caseload prior to start of service
• Providing direct therapy services addressing treatment goals developed by the supervising SLP to meet the needs of the client, including offering parent participation during treatment to encourage parent involvement and training.
• Monitor treatment progress by administering and scoring screenings for clinical interpretation by the SLP
• Participate with team members on a regular basis and provide inter‐disciplinary consultations with other therapists as needed
• Complete written daily treatment notes to document services rendered
• Maintain records on each child as mandated to monitor progress
• Monitor and track caseload requirements with on‐going new referrals
• Participate in staff development/training opportunities
• Attend Bi‐monthly team meetings
• Developing low tech AAC materials and programming high tech AAC devices as needed
• Commuting to our Early Learning Center to provide group‐based speech therapy to preschool students using both pull‐out and push‐in service delivery models and collaborating with their teachers as needed
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:

• Valid Washington DOH Certified Speech and Language Pathology Assistant license
• Pass Washington State DSHS criminal history and background check and FBI fingerprint check if not in state for more than the past 3 years
• Ability to work as a member of a team

Preferred:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• At least one year of pediatric experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Required within 90 days of hire:

• First aid and CPR card

BENEFITS

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company Paid Life/AD&D
• IRA & IRA Matching
• Vacation/Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• EAP

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is an active job requiring lifting of up to 50 lbs, frequently squatting, sitting on the floor and active work with children. Incumbent may come into contact with bodily fluid.

Encompass is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on gender, marital status, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or the presence of a non‐job‐related medical condition or handicap.

School District SLP/CF Job Opportunity
Bremerton School District
Bremerton, WA
Just a short ferry ride away from Seattle!

The Bremerton School District is located in the heart of the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula. Our community is surrounded by the Puget Sound, with views of mountains to the west and to the east. Bremerton is minutes away from Seattle with crossing times of 30 minutes via foot ferry and 60 minutes via car ferry.

About our Team:

• Made up of 8-10 SLPs and 2-3 SLPAs
• We work together to balance caseloads, brainstorm ideas and solutions, and advocate for our needs
• Salary Range: $58,976 – $118,231 based on credits and experience
• $500 yearly stipend for CCC maintenance
• Caseload cap of 50 students
• CFY options available
• SLPA support based on workload
• District iPad for therapy apps

District Mission

The Bremerton School District, together with families and community members, provides equitable education opportunities and supports for all students to provide them the foundation to live productive and rewarding lives.

Come join us!

Bremerton School District is hiring SLPs for the 2023- 2024 school year:

• CFY options available
• Commute from Seattle via 30 or 60 minute ferry ride

Links to apply:

Applying for a job with the Bremerton School District Talent

Ed Hire – Bremerton School District Speech Language Pathology Team

You are welcome to contact Lucy Dawson, a UW alum of our program who works as an SLP in the BSD, with any questions at lucy.dawson@bremertonschools.org or (360) 473-0908.

ASPIRE Special Education & Law Services
Moreno Valley, CA

We are currently looking to hire two SLPs for a CF position working with autistic children and children diagnosed with emotional disturbance. The position is in Moreno Valley, CA. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in working with children and teens with various psychiatric disabilities that impact social communication. Advanced training in (differential and neurodiversity affirming) diagnostics in the area of social communication will be provided.

Starting salary is $100.000. Relocation assistance of $2000 will be provided, as well as a “ CF signing/licensing” trip to CA in early June will be fully covered upon signing the contract.

To apply, please go to Apply – Aspire Special Education Law and Services or email Jim Davis at Jdavis@aspirespecialed.com

Yakima School District (YSD) Speech Language Pathologist Compensation 2022/2023 School Year

YSD is looking to hire SLPs for the upcoming school year and is interested in providing supervision for CF candidates! Below is an outline of pay and compensation for SLPs to consider!

First Year

• $62,320.00 Base Pay – MA+45/Step 0
• $1,870.00 Enrichment Pay (3% of base pay)
• $3,116.00 Per Diem Days
• $2,423.54 49 IEP Writing Hours paid at your hourly rate of $49.46
• $69,729.54

Total Top of the Salary Schedule

• $102,698.00 Base Pay – MA+90/Step 16
• $3,081.00 Enrichment Pay (3% of base pay)
• $5,135.00 Per Diem Days
• $3,993.99 49 IEP Writing Hours paid at your hourly rate of $81.51
• $11,296.00 CCC ($1,000 divided into 12 paychecks; $10,296 lump sum payment in August)
• $126,203.99 Total

Additional Benefits in the Negotiated Agreement

• 1:45 SLP to student caseload. Overload pay for each additional student over 45 is $5.56 per school day/$1000 per year. Calculated and paid monthly.
• Additional hourly pay provided to compensate for Medicaid billing paperwork.
• Reimbursement for any licensure required to bill Medicaid.
• Option to attend one in-state conference per school year which includes the price of registration fee, hotel, meals, and gas. In addition, a 2nd in-state conference where the registration is paid.
• 9 teaming hours (for Elementary) paid at hourly rate.
• $1,000.00 Doctorate Stipend (divided into 12 paychecks).
• $1,000.00 SLP Team Leader Stipend ($500 payments in January & June).

Other Benefits

• CFY supervision provided.
• CFY supervisor stipend of $3,000.00 for the year.
• Bilingual Speech Protechs that assist with therapy groups, translation, and administering Spanish assessments.
• Assessment Specialists that assist with case history, consent, release of records, and parent rating scales.
• YSD has many specialists to assist with evaluations, including an audiologist, vision specialist, assistive technology specialist, BCBA, autism TOSA, and behavior TOSA (manifestation determinations & FBA/BIP).
• YSD currently has 26 speech language pathologists to work with. They specialize in different age groups and areas. The group meets once a month to discuss general issues. All are available for consultation through email or phone.
• 12 annual sick days, 2.5 days of annual leave (can accumulate up to 8 days), 3 family illness days per year (accrue up to 10 days). – $350-$450 for supplies.
• VEBA contributions: Voluntary Employees’ Beneficiary Association is a funded health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). YSD makes deposits into this account and employees can too (pre-tax). Funds can be used to reimburse your qualified out-of-pocket medical care costs. https://www.veba.org/home-
• SEBB benefits: School Employees’ Benefits Board includes medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending arrangements, as well as other health and wellness tools. https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees
• Opportunities for additional supplemental contracts.

Apply at Yakimaschools.org | Quick links | Jobs Online

Lakewood School District: Hiring SLPs
Lakewood, WA

Lakewood School District is hiring SLPs for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. Please contact Lissan Wipfli, the Director of Special Education, if interested!

Ellensburg School District – SLP Job Offering
Ellensburg, WA

POSITION:                 2023-2024  Certified ESA – Speech Language Pathologist – Full time 1.0 FTE Position
LOCATION:               District
REPORTS TO:             Special Programs Director

JOB SUMMARY:  Speech Language Pathologists conduct evaluations to determine eligibility of students for speech and language services and provide those services to eligible students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participate as a team member with responsibility for the identification, eligibility, and placement of speech and language impaired students.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for assigned students and to meet individual student needs.
• Participates in staff meetings, planning events, department/special education meetings, manifestation determination meetings, FBA/BIP meetings, and eligibility, evaluation, and placement meetings.
• Communicate with other professionals providing services for students to insure continuity and coordination of program.
• Work directly with students to implement IEP goals and objectives.
• Develop therapy schedules and provide speech language pathology (SLP) services for students with speech and language impairments from preschool through 12th grade in accordance with their IEP.
• Evaluate, implement and monitor augmentative communication devices for appropriate students including devices for deaf and hard of hearing students.
• Plan and provide clear and intentional focused instruction based upon individual student IEP goals using state standards, subject matter content and district curriculum.
• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs for the purpose of promoting individual achievement.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment for the purpose of promoting effective student behavior and success.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and school community for the purpose of fostering student success and achievement, and meeting special education laws and policies.
• Participate in and facilitate various meetings for the purpose of addressing student goals and needs, and to meet laws and policies.  Meetings may include school and department, manifestation determination, eligibility, evaluation and placement.
• Maintain and process accurate records/documents as required by State and Federal regulations and district policy.
• Direct the work of assigned classified staff.
• Implement and comply with District policies and the Code of Professional Conduct.
• Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified under contract.
• Fulfill other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS; MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to address a variety of speech/language deficits.
• Current knowledge of assistive technology.
• Knowledge of applicable Washington State and federal rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of subject matter/course content relevant to assignment.
• Knowledge and understanding of child development.
• Ability to effectively meet developmental needs of students.
• Ability to assess and evaluate student progress and achievement.
• Knowledge of and skills in using effective instructional strategies and practices.
• Knowledge and skill in designing and conducting specialized instruction, remediation, and evaluation.
• Ability to adapt and modify techniques and materials for effectiveness.
• Skills and abilities in organization, time management and recordkeeping.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Ability to interact positively and effectively with parents, students, staff and administrators.
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written formats with a variety of constituents.
• Ability to operate technology devices and specific software programs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability and commitment to strengthen job-related competencies.

EDUCATION:

• Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate certificate as a School Speech Language Pathologist
• Must qualify to work in the proximity of children under the conditions of a WSP/FBI background check

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Successful and recent experience as a speech language pathologist in a school setting
• Student cultural and economic diversity experience, preferred

Acknowledgment

• This Job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all-inclusive, and the job may require other essential and/or nonessential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. The District reserves the right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or nonessential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.
• Applicants interested must follow the application procedures carefully.  Consideration will only be given to fully completed application files.  Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants of diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS:  

• Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
• School employees | Washington State Health Care Authority
• Retirement benefits provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• State of Washington: Department of Retirement Systems
• Full time positions are 7 hours per day for 180 days.
• 180 Day Employees – Paid leave benefits to include 12 days of sick leave, two personal leave days

Ellensburg School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Mrs. Kim Snider, Executive Director of Business & Human Resources, 1300 E. Third Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926. 509-925-8014 / kim.snider@esd401.org. Section 504 Coordinator: Mr. Kelly Kronbauer, Executive Director of Student Services, 1300 E. Third Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926. 509-925-8011 / kelly.kronbauer@esd401.org. Title IX Coordinator: Mr. Cole Kanyer, EHS Assistant Principal, Athletic Director, 1300 E. Third Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926. 509-925-8315 / Cole.Kayner@esd401.org