Postion 044-CRT-03-24

Speech Language Pathologist

Special Education Department

1.0 FTE, Continuing Contract

*beginning 2024-25 school year

 

DESCRIPTION:  Fulfill all obligations for a certificated SLP including but not limited to assessment, therapy, Medicaid, mandated reports, consulting with teachers, parents, and working as a member of several teams. Must be able to meet multiple timelines, communicate well with parents, teachers, and administrators. Maintain up-to-date cumulative speech and language therapy records for all assigned students; maintain other records as required by the district, state, and federal law; follow all relevant state and federal regulations for special education; maintain confidentiality. Participate in professional development activities as needed or assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: ESA certificate/speech language pathology required. Prior experience is helpful. Bilingual (English/ Spanish) preferred, but not required. Organized. Experience within a school system working with communication disorders and special education for students ages three through twenty-one. Maintain professional competence through continuing education activities; maintain speech and language therapy ESA certification. May require prolonged sitting or standing. Attendance and punctuality are important functions of this position.

 

PROCEDURE:  Go to our website: www.wenatcheeschools.org click on Employment then follow instructions. 

 

SCHEDULE:  OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

 

UNION AFFILIATION:  This position is represented by the Wenatchee Education Association.

 

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). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits

 

Professional growth reimbursement, $1000/year for qualified expenses. 

Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave and 3 personal leave days. 

https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements

 

Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/FTE

 

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement:  The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

 

Disclosure Statement and Record Check:  Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI.  Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

 

The Wenatchee School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all staff and for students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Kelly Lopez, 509-663-8161, lopez.k@wenatcheeschools.org; and Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Mike Lane, 509-663-8161,  lane.michael@wenatcheeschools.org  235 Sunset Ave, Wenatchee WA, 98801.

 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER