SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST POOL (2026-27 SY)

JOB TITLE: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP) GROUP: HEA BASE CONTRACT DAYS PER FISCAL YEAR: 180 FLSA STATUS: Exempt Plus additional days as provided by the HEA bargaining agreement SUMMARY: The position provides both direct and consultation services to students with disabilities in the areas of speech and/or language; possesses and maintains competency in assessment and evaluation techniques; follows compliance procedures and timelines with regard to student Individual Education Plans and evaluation reports; works as a cooperative member of a multi -disciplinary team; and performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

CONTEXT AND WHO WE ARE: Highline Public Schools serves students and families in the communities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac and White Center in Washington state.

OUR PROMISE: Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose.

In 2013, families, students, staff and community members across Highline came together to develop a strategic plan that reflects our goals and dreams for students. Our strategic plan is our equity plan and is guided by Our Promise. In 2023, the strategic plan was updated to guide our work, identifying four bold goals:

• Culture of Belonging: A culture where all are welcome, valued, and safe.
• Innovative Learning: Academic experiences that engage, empower, and challenge every student.
• Bilingual & Biliterate: Multicultural skills that enable students to live, work, and communicate across cultures.
• Future Ready: Students explore possibilities and develop mindsets that prepare them for a changing future.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals wit h disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Determine the diagnostic needs of students related to language, speech and hearing concerns of school personnel, parental concern, classroom observations and reviewing of the child's history.
• Determine accurately and efficiently those individuals who exhibit disorders of language, speech and/or hearing.
• Gather diagnostic information concerning the student's standardized and informal tests and classroom observations.
• Determine through competent examination, diagnostic procedures and appropriate referral, the nature, etiology and severity of the specific disability(s) of those individuals with language, speech and/or hearing disorders.
• Plan, conduct and modify an appropriate treatment program for those individuals diagnosed as having language, speech and/or hearing disorders and arrange for the implementation programs.
• The SLP serves in a consultative role in planning and implementing language-speech improvement programs.
• Interpret the results and conclusions of diagnostic data to professional team members in order to determine to what extent the language, speech or hearing disorder may be contributing to the child's performance in the classroom. Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP)

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• Works cooperatively with team members in planning effective educational interventions for students.
• Explore and implement with teachers, parents, team members and outside agencies (when appropriate) or other involved personnel appropriate strategies for meeting the communication needs of each child.
• Serve as a resource person in the area of language, speech and hearing skills.
• Select a variety of activities which insure continuous professional growth. Other Functions
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and supporting student learning objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: MA in Speech Language Pathology Washington State ESA Certification as a Speech Language Pathologist

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Public school experience as a SLP Experience in the communication model/training In-class remediation skill/experience

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Criminal background clearance Valid WA State Driver's License and proof of insurance All certificates, licenses, endorsements, permits, and vaccines (absent exemption) as required for this position by state and local authorities

KNOWLEDGE OF: Assistive technology for communication systems (low tech/high tech) Best practices in providing speech/language therapies School board policies and procedures

ABILITY TO: Communicate effectively verbally and in writing Work as part of a multidisciplinary team Operate a computer and related software Maintain effective working relationships with other people Work collaboratively with school and central office administrators, parents, and community members Demonstrate understanding of and experience with cultural competence Remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations Organize activities, set priorities, and follow instructions Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to Building Principal or designee

EVALUATION: The Speech Language Pathologist will be evaluated by the Principal based upon performance of duties and responsibilities as currently established in District procedures and the Evaluative Criteria for Speech Language Pathologists. JOB DESCRIPTION: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP)

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must deal with angry and upset students, parents, and community members. The employee must adjust to frequent interruptions in their work schedule.

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY Updated Context and Disclosures sections, 2024.05.21 Revised Condition of Employment section, 2021.12.07 Transferred to newest format by Human Resources, 2014.01.24 Updated by Human Resources 11/2010 Revised by Personnel, 9/20/95.

Highline Public Schools, District #401, complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in education programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular activities. Highline Public Schools also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any person having inquiries should contact: Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Act (employees), and Title IX: Chief Talent Officer, 206.631.3121, titleixofficer@highlineschools.org; Civil Rights Act: District Ombudsman, 206.631.3104, civilrightscoordinator@highlineschools.org; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act - Director of Social Services, 206.631.3250, 504coordinator@highlineschools.org, Address: 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien, WA 98166