THE POSITION
The Speech and Language Pathologist will screen, evaluate, and diagnose students
of Lowell School District for oral language, speech, and/or hearing problems, and will
plan and implement special education programs for qualified students in compliance
with all State and Federal laws and Lowell School District Policy. This position will be
a combination of in-person and remote. The Lowell School District will consider parttime
applicants as well as varied work schedules if it accomodates the needs of the
students and district as well.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To provide district oral language and speech screening for all incoming first
graders and kindergarten students and others upon request from parents,
teachers, staff members, or students.
2. To diagnose oral language, speech, and/or hearing disorder.
3. To provide a thorough assessment of each child's speech, oral language,
and/or hearing problem uponreferral from the Child Study Team.
4. To recommend to the District and Child Study Team the referring of children to
specialists/agencies fordiagnosis and treatment of speech-language, and/or
hearing problems beyond the scope of the schoolprogram.
5. To serve as a consultant in the development of an IEP for those students
whose primary disabling conditionis other than speech and language
6. To serve as a consultant to all building personnel.
7. To plan an IEP with parents and other school personnel when appropriate and
attend meetings with parents and staff.
8. To implement the child's IEP when appropriate.
9. To maintain case records and information on all children served by the
program.
10. To maintain log of therapy for billing of health insurance if appropriate.
11. To report children's progress to parents, teachers, and principal when deemed
beneficial to the child's progress.
12. To complete annual review form for parent.
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13. To maintain a smooth professional working relationship with individuals in
related professions whenever possible.
14. To assume major responsibility for the organization and operation of the
district speech-language program.
15. To evaluate the program and determine where changes should be made.
16. To order and maintain equipment, supplies, and materials for the program.
17. To continue professional growth and development by attending workshops and
in-service training.
18. Performs other related duties as assigned by the superintendent.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The Applicant Must Have:
1. Masters Degree in Speech Pathology or ability to obtain degree prior to the
start of the school year.
2. State Licensure in Speech Pathology or ability to obtain licensure prior to the
start of the school year.
3. Ability to interact with staff in a cooperative manner.
4. Knowledge of Speech-Language development.
5. Knowledge of speech disabilities in the schools: articulation, language, voice,
stuttering, cerebral palsy,auditory processing, and head injury.
6. Ability to work with students of all age levels.
Ability To:
1. Coordinate, supervise and provide educational and administrative assistance,
support, and leadership to the site staff.
2. Evaluate programs.
3. Work effectively with a wide variety of organizations and with people of all
socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
4. Maintain a good working relationship with principals, district staff, community,
and partners.
5. Communicate effectively in oral and written form and fluent in oral and
written English communication.
Apply online at: https://lowell.tedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx
TO APPLY AND BE CONSIDERED, APPLICANT MUST SUPPLY ALL OF THE
FOLLOWING:
Letter of interest stating your qualities and reasons for seeking this position
Application
Current resume
Copy of current licensure*
Three current letters of reference
*Or transcripts showing completion date.
If you have questions, please contact Michelle Stephens at 541.937.5095
or email at Stephens@lowell.k12.or.us
The Lowell School district complies with all federal and state rules and regulations
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or
disability.
The Lowell School District's policy is to provide veterans and disabled veterans with
preference as required by law.
