Speech Language Pathologist (Rural)

Position Type :

Special Education - Licensed / Speech Language Pathologist

Date Posted : 8 / 6 / 2025

Location : LESD District Office

Date Available : Upon Hire

Closing Date : Open Until Filled

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP) RURAL

Position Type : Licensed

Hours / FTE : 1.0 FTE

Salary : Placement according to licensed salary schedule at date of hiring

FLSA : Exempt

Contract Status : Regular / Probationary

Start Date : Specific date to be determined.

Calendar : TBD

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, paid leaves and holidays, Public Employee Retirement (PERS). Full description of benefits available in ESD-LCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Notes : Attached below is full job description and salary schedule.

TITLE : Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Rural School Districts

POSITION PURPOSE : To design and implement appropriate language and communication programs for eligible students, including training of classroom staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Complete formal and informal assessment of student's speech, language, and communication needs.
• Design and implement speech / language communication programs for students as needed in school, home and community environments.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and IEP meetings as necessary to determine appropriate communication interventions and Individual Education Programs.
• Provide consultation and training to staff related to the implementation of student's speech language communication programs, including data collection.
• Assist staff in the assessment of students to determine specific augmentative communication components, strategies and techniques.
• Assist in the completion of oral peripheral exam / feeding evaluations as needed.
• Assist in the development, acquisition, and programming of augmentative communication language systems and program materials as necessary.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential assessment and program records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Maintain and submit required documentation for Medicaid or other insurance billing as required.
• Follow classroom management procedures and implement individual behavior programs as specified in the student's IEP.
• Train parents where appropriate on language and speech transfer programs in the home.
• Assist in coordinating programs and services with external agencies as needed.
• Utilize appropriate equipment and software as established for agency use as well as other equipment and software appropriate to the assignment.
• Perform program responsibilities in accordance with statutes, administrative rules, policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Attend Special Education and other staff meetings as requested.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

About Lane ESD's Speech Language Services

Lane ESD Speech Language Services provide interventions for students and consultation for staff in ESD classrooms serving for students with moderate and severe disabilities, students with emotional / behavioral disorders, and adjudicated at-risk youth. Services are also provided through contract to Lane County districts having need for full or part-time Speech Language Pathologists (SLP).

Lane ESD Speech Language Services are part of the Special Education Service Area, which also provides School Psychologist services, Augmentative Communication services, behavior consultation, and direct services for students with moderate and severe disabilities, students with emotional / behavioral disorders, and adjudicated at-risk youth.

About Lane ESD

Lane ESD is an equal opportunity employer, and complies with federal and state statutes which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap and marital status.

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