There are various open positions; however, the priority is to fill the full-time, 1.0FTE vacancies.
Under general supervision, assesses communication skills and provides appropriate intervention for students in accordance with District policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
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 student's 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.
Education
Typical Qualifications
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.
Seattle Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click
Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.
Salary Schedule
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Are you a current Seattle Public Schools employee with a certificated contract for the next school year?
Yes
No
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Are you a current Seattle Public Schools certificated substitute?
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No
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Are you under contract with a district other than Seattle Public Schools for the next school year?
Yes
No
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Are you a current or future SPS Student Teacher or Intern?
Yes
No
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Do you have a Master's degree in speech and language disorders, audiology, or an equivalent field
Yes
No, but I will have an MA in Speech Language Disorders, or equivalent by September 1, 2024
No
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Do you currently hold a WA State ESA Certification as a Speech Language Pathologist?
Yes
No, but I will have an ESA Cert in SLP by September 1, 2024
No
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