TERMS

15 Weeks

5 days/week

7.0 hrs/day

$25.71/hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Currently enrolled in ASHA accredited Speech Pathology or Audiology Program.
2. Working toward Washington State Speech Language Pathologist license.
3. Upon successful completion of internship, commit to work as a certificated Speech Language Pathologist for Moses Lake School District for a minimum of one complete school year.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Demonstrate broad based knowledge of speech and language instruments applicable to preschool and school age students.
2. Assist in the assessment of speech and language skills that meet state eligibility standards.
3. Assist in the development of individual education plan (IEP) goals and objectives as they relate to speech and language needs of the preschool and school age students.
4. Provide ongoing assistance to teachers, parents and other professionals implementing speech and language objectives and activities.
5. Complete assessments and eligibility documents within required timelines.
6. Maintain a system to record evaluative data and continuous measurement of student performance.
7. Participate effectively as a multidisciplinary team member with parents, professional peers and district staff to formulate educational plans for students.
8. Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child's performance and intervention goals.
9. Demonstrate knowledge of developmental language approaches.
10. Lead collaborative site delivery of social language development.
11. Show an awareness of state guidelines for eligibility and services.
12. Demonstrate ability in implementing a variety of intervention models: pullout, small group, in-class, clinical; home, community, school.
13. Collaborate in assessment, program design and implementation of specialized instruction in communication skills using articulation, oral language, written language and reading skill development.
14. Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff or district patrons.
15. Evidence/demonstration of use of technology to enhance student learning or willingness to learn.
16. Demonstrated organizational skills and commitment to follow through on tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. May be required to travel between buildings and occasionally attend workshops and conferences with the region or state.
2. Required to work flexible hours and schedule which may include some evenings.  Expected to prepare the therapy room for the start of school and prepare workspace or room for summer cleaning after the last day of school.
3. Classroom/office environment which includes frequently walking, occasional lifting, and bending, stooping, kneeling and keyboarding.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Moses Lake School District #161 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged 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 Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX, Affirmative Action, and Equal Opportunity officer, Michelle Musso, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, (509) 766-2650, mmusso@mlsd161.org; OR Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Samantha Burgess, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, (509) 766- 2670, sburgess@mlsd161.org