Apply now for the2026 - 2027 school year
Total PossibleSalaryRange71847 - 135415
yearContracted Days183
FTE -1.0
IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
Job TitleClassification LevelSpeech Language PathologistTeacher Salary ScheduleReports toWorking TitleAssistant Director of Special EducationBuilding Administrators
SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT
Speech Language Pathologist provide assessments and remediations for students identified with a need for special services in the areas of language speech voice and fluency. These services are designed to help students meet their educational goals and to decrease the effects of the handicapping condition on the student&rsquos ability to participate in the educational process in cooperation with other staff members and parents.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Conduct and interpret informal and formal assessments of appropriate students identified and referred for assessment
Plan and implement educationally relevant therapy programs for eligible students. Participate in the development of the Individualized Education Program IEP in conjunction with school personnel and parents.
Monitor and attend to behavior of students during SLP Therapy services.
Coordinate SLP services with those of other health and educational personnel and provide consultative services.
Participate in varied service delivery models i.e. individual group consultative in cooperation with the student other school personnel and the student&rsquos family.
Evaluates students in terms of planned goals revises intervention strategies as a result of the evaluation and provides students with feedback on their progress.
Organizes and schedules assigned caseload at varied locations.
Requestrecommend from the Special Education Department the basic SLP equipment and supplies needed.
Continue professional educational development and participate in in-service activities for staff and support personnel.
Participate in policy formulation as it relates to SLP services. Maintain records and submit reports as required by law and district process and procedure.
Maintain clean utilize and transport SLP equipment used for student&rsquos therapy.
Maintain accurate service logs within the District-designated service logging system.
Adhere to special education compliance requirements under state and federal law.
The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with its scope and intent.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelor&rsquos degree from an accredited 4-year college
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to function as a team member with staff and parents in the development of student IEPs.
Ability to communicate and interact positively with all types of disabled students professional associates and patrons of the school district.
Knowledge of educational versus medical concerns needing assistance from SLP.
Knowledge of Special Education service delivery models.
Knowledge of rules and regulations from programs providing services to children with handicapping conditions and Clover Park School District policies.
Knowledge of and ability to maintainclean SLP equipment.
Ability to initiate and maintain required and adequate student and office records.
Ability to follow established guidelines to supervise Assistants when appropriate.
Ability to regularly lift and pushpull 40 pounds and occasionally lift 60 pounds.
Ability to be flexible in regards to scheduling school selections and assignments.
Ability to organize workload in two or more work locations on a daily basis.
Certification and Licenses
Valid Washington Educational Staff Associate ESA Certificate with Speech and Language Pathologist endorsement
Valid Washington State Driver&rsquos License.Must be able to obtain access to Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Desirable Qualifications
Minimum of one-year experience working with youth aged 3 to 21.
Working knowledge of computer software.
Current First AidCPR
Master&rsquos degree in Speech-Language Pathology
American Speech and Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence
Department of Health Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a regular office and school environments. Travel to and between school sites is necessary. Must be able to use fingers hands and arms and to listen carefully and focus while filtering out normal office noise. The ability to speak and see clearly sit or stand for prolonged periods of time lift 35 pounds and bend twist walk and reach requiring ordinary physical effort are all required. Expected to attend evening meetings. Exposure to normal levels of office dust VDT screens and office machines and their required chemicals are part of the job.
FLSAExempt
AFFLIATIONCPEA
JOB CLASSCoordinator 990
WORK YEAR183
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. NOTE All associated background check fees are the employee&rsquos responsibility. The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.
Insurance Benefits
Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year September 1 through August 31 are eligible for medical dental vision long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.
Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board SEBB. Click on the linkhttpswww.hca.wa.govemployee-retiree-benefitsschool-employeesfor information on available benefit options.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility information check on the link to theDepartment of Retirement Systems web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403b and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans DCP. These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Clink on the linkhttpswww.drs.wa.govplandcp for information on 457 plan DCP with the Department of Retirement Systems.
To enroll in an eligible 403b plan employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.
Clover Park School District total possible pay consists of base salary plus the following
Building Centered Responsibility - 5 days
District Centered Responsibility - 2.5 days
Event Responsibility - 1 day
Attendance required for compensation of responsibility pay building-centered district-centered and event.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity creed religion color national origin immigration or citizenship status age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity homelessness the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability neurodivergence the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability or marital status. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW Lakewood Washington 98499-1341
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Greg Davis Executive Director of Compliance and Student Services 253 583-5154gdaviscloverpark.k12.wa.us
Section 504ADA Coordinator Jennifer Herbold Executive Director of Special Education 253 583-5170jherboldcloverpark.k12.wa.
Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights OCRhttpsbit.lyUS-OCR.
Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures and how to report a concern or complaint is available athttpsbit.lyCPSDHIBPolicy
OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available athttpsbit.lyOSPIModelLanguage.