Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Organizes and maintains a system for identifying students with communication problems; determines through evaluation procedures the level of the communication skills of those students referred for testing; records evaluation results and writes reports, if needed.
• Refers students whose communication problems require additional evaluation and/or intervention by other professionals; completes required documentation and maintains compliance with school district procedures and state and federal laws.
• Plans and implements interventions for eligible students within the total educational setting, and works collaboratively with students and teachers, as appropriate, to facilitate the implementation.
• Consults with parents to share student progress and instructs parents in the implementation of home programs, when appropriate.
• Participates as a member of the school-student intervention team to address concerns about a students communication skills and development.
• Consults with classroom teachers to provide appropriate intervention strategies and materials.
• Consults with district personnel and out-of-district agencies regarding students program plans and assessment results.
• Provides information regarding communication development, disorders, and services to staff and community
• Trains, evaluates, and supervises student teachers, as appropriate.
• Participates in staff meetings and serves on other District committees.
• Pursues professional development activities to update skills and apply current practices.
• Performs related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Masters degree in speech and language disorders, audiology, or an equivalent field.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSES:

Valid Washington State ESA Certification as a Communication Disorders Specialist.

Benefits

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Requirements
Typical Qualifications EDUCATION: Master’s degree in speech and language disorders, audiology, or an equivalent field. CERTIFICATION & LICENSES: Valid Washington State ESA Certification as a Communication Disorders Specialist.