190 day work calendar

Location:  Dixie

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

Application Process:

Applications are available at http://www.lblesd.k12.or.us/employment

• Online Application
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Three current letters of reference
• Copy of University Transcripts (Successful candidates will be required to provide official transcripts before completion of the hiring process) if required
• Copy of License

A $5,000.00 Targeted Sign on Stipend is available to applicants who are hired for this position.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact the Executive Human Resource Officer, Kate Marrone:  kate.marrone@lblesd.k12.or.us. to discuss your application.

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST – Early Intervention-Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE)

Classification: Licensed 190 day calendar

Reports to:  Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) Program Coordinator or Director

FSLA Status:  Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW

One of the earliest forms of learning for a child is language.  This position offers both roles of an evaluator and practitioner of language skills and how that impacts overall access to learning.  As a part of our team of extraordinary educators, you will have the joy of witnessing the development of a student’s ability to connect with their world.  This interesting and dynamic position offers opportunities to work closely with a team of evaluators to assess a student holistically, to learn from each other and you grow in your own skills.

QUALIFICATIONS
 

1.       A Master’s degree or higher.

2.       One of the following:

·         Speech Language Pathology License as issued by the Oregon Board of Examiners in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology or if licensed before 2015.

·         Oregon Teaching License with Communication Disorders endorsement and American Speech and Hearing Association, Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Language Pathology, or actively pursuing this Certificate.

3.       Demonstrated successful experience in special education, including work with high needs populations.

4.       Successful experience working with children birth – 5 years old.

5.       Effective oral and written communication skills.

6.       Meet requirements of finger-print-based criminal history record verification.

7.       Such alternatives to certain above qualifications may apply as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent and/or Board of Directors.

GENERAL INFORMATION
 

This position has the following expectations and prerequisite abilities.

1.       Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and understanding and commitment to anti-racists principles.

2.       Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA and adherence to the competent and ethical educator practices.

3.       Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including ORS, OAR, IDEA, FOIA, and CIPA.

4.       Exceptional prioritization of tasks, timely completion of work assignments, ability to take the initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.

5.       Demonstrates respectful, flexible and effective teambuilding skills of cooperation, communication and active participation.

6.       Present self and LBL in a professional manner including: in oral and written communication, professional disposition when working with others and maintaining professional dress standards.

7.       Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives, find requested data and present in user-friendly formats for internal and public distribution.

8.       Maintain regular attendance at work.  Be punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.

9.       Utilize teleservice platform to provide services to educators, students and district staff as directed.

10.    Ability to lift, carry at least 40 pounds.

11.    Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a vehicle or work setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, and duties associated with this position.  The supervisor of this position may modify this list at any time it’s deemed necessary.

1.       Conduct individual evaluations in speech and language as well as other areas that may be assigned.

2.       Provide comprehensive written report of observations, assessment results, and recommendations.

3.       Confer with program personnel and parents about the evaluation results and recommendations.

4.       Coordinate and participate in the development of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP’s) and in the determination of placements for eligible children.

5.       Coordinate and provide direct and/or consultation services to eligible EI/ECSE children in a variety of settings, including homes, childcare sites, ECSE classrooms and community-based classrooms.

6.       Develop and implement lesson plans/curriculum for individual or group therapy sessions.

7.       Oversee and provide direction for Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) or educational assistants assigned to the SLP’s groups or classes.

8.       Assume responsibility for assessing progress on IFSP goals and objectives and for completing annual assessments using the approved Curriculum Based Assessment (CBA).

9.       Consult with community preschool personnel regarding individual child program needs.

10.    Document services and bill Medicaid for eligible children.

11.    Participate in the Medicaid billing process for school-based services as directed.

SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION 

• Licensed employees are represented by Linn Benton Lincoln Education Association.
• Salary and benefit information shown are based on full-time employment (1.0 FTE) based on the current school year
• Placement on the Linn Benton Lincoln ESD licensed salary schedule will be commensurate with applicant’s qualifications, relevant training, and experience
• Linn Benton Lincoln ESD will provide an Insurance CAP to assist with health, dental and vision insurance premiums
• Employer paid PERS, holidays, sick leave and personal days are also provided
• Employer paid Life Insurance 1 x annual salary
• Employer paid Basic AD&D and Long Term Disability
• Health Insurance

Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) provides insurance to school and education service district employees

• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
• LBLESD contributes a monthly CAP/Pool to help offset insurance cost
• Health Savings Accounts for high deductible plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Carriers offered are:

• Moda
• Kaiser
• Willamette Dental Group

Retirement

PERS – Public Employee Retirement System
For more information visit: state.or.us

LBLESD pays the 6% employee contribution on behalf of each employee

• Personal Leave
• Up to 24 hours
• Sick Leave
• Up to 80 hours
• Sick Leave BankEmployees may opt to donate one day of sick leave to become a member of the Sick Leave Bank
• Members may request leave from the sick leave bank in the event of a catastrophic illness or injury

Professional Development Opportunities

• LBLESD hosts a variety of training classes
• First Aid/CPR classes offered onsite
• Includes workshops, conferences and mentorship programs

Criminal records checks and/or fingerprinting are required by law and/or Board policy for successful candidate.

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Individuals with disabilities may contact Human Resources at 541-812-2624 for additional information and assistance.

Linn Benton Lincoln ESD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension as verification of eligibility.  Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.