1.0 FTE on a 190 day work calendar
Location: Albany and Regional Districts
Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
Additional $2400.00 Bilingual Stipend annually
A $5,000.00 Targeted Sign on Stipend is available to applicants who are hired for this position.
Application process
Applications are available at http://www.lblesd.k12.or.us/employment
A complete application consists of
Online Application
Resume
Cover letter
Three current letters of reference
Copy of University Transcripts (Successful candidates will be required to provide
official transcripts before completion of the hiring process)
Copy of License
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
HR@lblesd.k12.or.us. to discuss your application.
TITLE
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST, BILINGUAL – SPECIAL EDUCATION
AND EVALUATION SERVICES PROGRAM
QUALIFICATIONS
1. A Master’s degree or higher.
2. One of the following:
• Speech Language Pathology License as issued by the Oregon Board of Examiners
in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology OR – If licensed before 2015;
• Oregon Teaching License with Special Education: Communication Disorders
endorsement and American Speech and Hearing Association, Certificate of Clinical
Competency in Speech Language Pathology, or actively pursuing this Certificate.
3. Demonstrated successful experience in special education, including work with
high needs populations.
4. Effective oral and written communication skills.
5. Fluent oral and written Spanish communication skills. Ability to conduct any
appropriate testing pertinent to the position, in Spanish.
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the LBL Board of
Directors/Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO
Special Education and Evaluation Services Program Administrator
JOB GOAL
Successfully participate as a member of the school team in order to meet
individual communication and other education needs of identified students.
Provide assessment, evaluation, direct and speech/language services
consultations for students 4 - 21.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are not inclusive, but characteristic of the type and
level of work assigned for this position. Individual employees may perform
all or some combination of the duties listed below as well as other related
duties.
Essential functions:
1. Provide or direct the provision of speech and/or language therapy and
services to identified students with communication disorders in both
Spanish and English.
2. Assist education staff in observing and referring students with suspected
communication disorders.
3. Provide individual evaluations in speech and language, as well as other
areas that may be assigned, to identify students with communication
disorders.
4. Provide comprehensive written report of observations, assessment
results, and recommendations within the standards established by the
EECC.
5. Participate as a specialist of communication disorders in determining
eligibility.
6. Prepare and implement Individualized Education Programs for identified
students on caseload.
7. Participate in developing integrated goals with other education staff for
students with multiple or other disabilities.
8. Serve as a resource and consultant to provide specialized suggestions
and/or materials for use by regular classroom staff or parents in the delivery
of speech/language services or generalizations of previously acquired skills.
9. Maintain regular attendance at work. Be punctual in meeting deadlines,
attending meetings and following schedules.
10. Consult with school personnel regarding individual student program needs.
11. Work well within a team. Promote good staff morale and put team needs
above individual needs.
12. Collaborate with others to complete tasks and solve problems in a positive
manner.
13. Communicate effectively in a courteous, tactful and professional manner.
14. Participate in the Medicaid billing process for school-based services as
directed.
15. Utilize teleservice platform to provide services to educators, students and
district staff as needed.
Other Functions:
1. Compile and maintain required service records and documentations for
assigned students on caseload.
2. Assist district in compliance with federal and state special education law
requirements.
3. If assigned, provide supervision and paperwork requirements of American
Speech – Language – Hearing Association (ASHA) Clinical Fellows, as requested
by agency or districts and assigned by the program administrator.
4. If assigned, oversee activities, supervision and paperwork requirements of
Oregon Board of Examiners certified Speech – Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA).
5. Maintain confidentially at all times.
6. Adjust /adapt services as determined by work environments such as regular
classroom or separate therapy room.
7. Demonstrate a commitment to promoting equity and diversity.
8. Maintain professional dress standards.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Ability to work in a variety of settings including classroom, school buildings,
and office environments.
2. Ability to sit in child-sized chairs for extended periods of time.
3. Ability to sit on the floor for extended periods of time.
4. Ability to provide own transportation as deemed necessary for traveling to schools
and districts throughout the school day.
5. Ability to lift, carry or transport up to 25 pounds.
6. Ability to sit for extended periods of time in vehicle and at desk.
7. Ability to use computer to generate documents on a word processor or database for
extended periods of time.
8. Ability to stay overnight when providing services to assigned geographic locations in
the three-county region.
SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION
Licensed employees are represented by Linn Benton Lincoln Education Association.
Salary and benefit information shown are based on full-time employment (1.0 FTE)
based on the current school year
Placement on the Linn Benton Lincoln ESD licensed salary schedule will be
commensurate with applicant’s qualifications, relevant training, and experience
Linn Benton Lincoln ESD will provide an Insurance CAP to assist with health,
dental and vision insurance premiums
Employer paid PERS, holidays, sick leave and personal days are also provided
Employer paid Life Insurance 1 x annual salary
Employer paid Basic AD&D and Long Term Disability
Health Insurance
Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) provides insurance to school and education
service district employees
Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
LBLESD contributes a monthly CAP/Pool to help offset insurance cost
Health Savings Accounts for high deductible plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Carriers offered are:
Moda
Kaiser
Willamette Dental Group
Retirement
PERS – Public Employee Retirement System
For more information visit: state.or.us
LBLESD pays the 6% employee contribution on behalf of each employee
Personal Leave
Up to 24 hours
Sick Leave
Up to 80 hours
Sick Leave BankEmployees may opt to donate one day of sick leave to become a member of
the Sick Leave Bank
Members may request leave from the sick leave bank in the event of a catastrophic illness or injury
Professional Development Opportunities
LBLESD hosts a variety of training classes
First Aid/CPR classes offered onsite
Includes workshops, conferences and mentorship programs
Criminal records checks and/or fingerprinting are required by law and/or Board policy
for successful candidate.
Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided
upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact Human Resources at 541-812-2624 for
additional information and assistance.
Linn Benton Lincoln ESD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting
with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge
from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's
Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension as verification of eligibility.
Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their veteran's disability preference
letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the
DD Form 214 or 215.
