Speech-Language Pathologist
There are two positions: Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP) & EI/ECSE
Clackamas County School Districts
8 hours per day / 5 days per week / 190- day Instructional Calendar
For 2024/25 School year
Clackamas ESD strives to infuse equity in all our programs and bodies of work by maintaining an inclusive, barrier-free environment in which everyone participates and fully benefits.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources at hr@clackesd.org to discuss your application.
Find your "why" with Clackamas ESD
At Clackamas Education Service District, our mission is to lead, serve and innovate for learning. Clackamas ESD provides services in early learning, special education, technology and teacher/staff support to Clackamas County school districts. We ensure students and families in all of our communities — big and small — have access to equitable education services. Learn more.
About the program:
The Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP) provides specially designed instruction and related services for eligible Clackamas County students ages 5-21 years. Students attend self-contained classrooms in schools located throughout the county. The curriculum focuses on personal management, communication, practical living skills, vocational skills, leisure and recreation activities, and social skills. Based on the individual needs of each student, the ESD offers speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, adaptive PE, and nursing support. LEEP also provides an extended school year program in the summer for students who would regress because of a lengthy educational recess.
About this position:
The Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) designs and implements communication and speech and language programs for students with intellectual disability existing concurrently with high intensity support needs. The therapist completes evaluations, plans therapy programs, and provides direct therapy to students. The SLP consults with the special education and other related service staff, to determine the needs of students and develop Individualized Education Plans.
Essential functions:
Assesses and evaluates students’ primary modes of communication, assistive technology needs, and speech and language development to determine the impact of the students’ needs on their ability to benefit from special education
Elicits input from special education staff (Teacher, OT, PT, Nursing) and other outside consultants and works closely with parents in the communication program design
Identifies students’ individual needs and therapy goals through participation in the development of Individual Education Plans (IEP)
Develops appropriate therapy plans to make progress toward achieving the students’ goals and objectives identified in the IEP
Provides individualized or small group direct speech, language and augmentative/ alternative communication instruction to students whose IEPs contain SLP services
Delegates therapy activities to other special education staff to implement
Provides training, regular observation and feedback regarding the delivery of the communication instruction
Consults regularly with special education staff regarding implementation of delegated therapy programs
Assists classroom staff to manage student behavior, as necessary, by utilizing intervention techniques designed by the teacher or classroom instructional team, following guidelines for use of the least intrusive intervention and best practices consistent with students’ needs and disabilities
Develops and maintains systems to record, monitor and interpret student progress
Records service delivery information for the district to bill Medicaid
Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, ESD policy and Oregon administrative regulations
Designs and produces instructional therapy materials for individual student or classroom use
Orders materials and equipment to implement therapy in the educational setting
Locates additional resources to obtain assistive and augmentative technology
Develops and utilizes scheduling and time management techniques to implement therapy in a number of different classrooms and school settings during the day and week
Minimum qualifications:
Current Oregon Board of Examiners Speech-Language Pathology License or Oregon Teaching License with Speech Impaired Endorsement
Recent successful experience and training in delivery of speech and language services in schools for low incidence disabilities such as intellectual disability and autism
Demonstrated ability to compose and produce concise professional documents
Skill at working with other related services staff and teachers as resources for planning and delivery of therapy
Ability to teach alternative communication modes (sign language, visual symbols) and use assistive technology communication strategies/devices frequently utilized with students who have significant mental and physical disabilities
Working knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act regulations and procedures
Ability to develop and utilize complex scheduling and time management techniques in the daily operation of the instructional program
Ability to acquire and maintain a valid first aid and CPR card
Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions
Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions
Ability to acquire and maintain OIS behavioral intervention certification
Salary: Salary based on experience: $58,630 - $100,116, provided educational requirements of the position are met. See the 2024-25 Licensed Salary Schedule.
Benefits:
Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous district-paid contribution (most employees pay $0 out of pocket to maintain health insurance coverage)
Retirement through the Oregon Public Retirement System (PERS) includes pension and individual account program
Paid time off, including paid holidays, sick leave, and other personal leave
Opportunities to grow with us with generous professional development expense reimbursements
Read more about our benefits here
Retirement plan contributions:
Clackamas ESD employees working 600 or more hours in a calendar year are eligible for the Oregon Public Employee Retirement, or PERS. There are two components to PERS, including the pension, which is primarily funded by CESD and The Individual Account Program, or IAP, which is funded by a six-percent deduction from your paycheck. If you are new to PERS, your PERS deduction will begin automatically after a six-month waiting period.
How to apply:
Submit your application at https://www.applitrack.com/clackesd/onlineapp/. Applications for this position must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the listed closing date and must include:
Cover Letter
Resume
Completed application form
Clackamas Education Service District is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce along with the students and families that we serve.
Clackamas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.
