MESD assists local school districts in providing quality special education services to students with disabilities, from 5 - 21 years of age. Services are provided by SafetyCare certified professionals using trauma informed care practices. Students are placed in our programs through referral from their resident school district.

Department: Student Services

Program: Special Education

Reports to: Building Administrator

Classification/Range: Licensed Represented

Days/Hours: 190 days/8 hours per day

Projected Interview Date:  Interviews offered on a rolling basis

Start Date:  As soon as possible

POSITION PURPOSE:

To assess, to provide direct instruction and to provide services to language impaired students.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Screen referred students for speech, language and/or hearing.
2. Assess students to determine current level of performance.
3. Determine level of service based upon current assessment.
4. Draft an Individual Education Program (IEP) based upon student needs.
5. Implement Individual Education Programs.
6. Schedule speech and language training.
7. Provide speech and language therapy.
8. Develop speech and language program materials as needed and/or requested.
9. Document student progress and monitor student performance.
10. Conduct referral and follow-up activities.
11. Act as a liaison with parents and related professionals or agencies regarding student services.
12. Provide information and training to staff, parents, volunteers and community.
13. Maintain records and write reports.
14. Document, maintain, and submit speech and language services for Medicaid billing.
15. Attend required meetings.
16. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Coordinator/Supervisor or which are indicated to assure the physical and emotional well-being of students.
17. Adhere to policies of the district and procedures of the department and/or section.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain and submit records/reports to the Supervisor related to speech language pathology.
2. Act as a resource person in the area of speech-language pathology services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Emotional and physical stamina to perform duties as required by the designated task except for temporary disability.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle available for on-the-job use.
• Knowledge of alternative communication systems, as applicable.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Hold a Speech-Language Pathology License as issued by the State of Oregon Board of

Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology and current Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech and Hearing Association.

BENEFITS: 

• District pays full medical, dental and vision premiums for eligible employees and dependents
• Three medical insurance plan options: 
• Group Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Opt-Out option
• MESD pays employee’s 6% Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) contribution
• Paid holidays, sick leave and personal time off
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development 

This position is subject to Board policies, administrative rules and procedures, department regulations and applicable State and Federal Statutes. This position carries no administrative authority or responsibility.

Salary placement is based on education level and years of relevant SLP experience. 

MESD shall provide equal employment opportunity and treatment to all present and prospective employees regardless of age, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, family relationship, veterans’ status, service in uniformed service, genetic information, an individual’s juvenile record that has been expunged, or disability if the disability does not preclude performance of essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.