CERTIFICATED POSITION OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT

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Job # 2108

POSITION:                                                                            LOCATION:

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST                            DISTRICT-WIDE

 

POSITION REPORTS TO:                                                  POSITION START DATE:

KEN HEIKKILA                                                                   2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR

DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Director of Special Services, and in cooperation with appropriate district supervisors, teachers, parents and students, shall be responsible for providing diagnostic and remediation services for students with speech, language and hearing deficits, helping students to adjust and integrate within the educational setting

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     Conduct speech and language screening when appropriate

2.     Conduct formal assessment of all students identified as having possible communication disorders

3.     Establish long and short term remediation goals in conjunction with parents, teachers and other professional staff

4.     Provide direct teaching to students to remediate identified communication deficits

5.     Provide consultant service to classroom teachers and other staff

6.     Evaluate in terms of planned goals and revise instruction as a result of the evaluation

7.     Inform students of their progress in terms of the objectives set

8.     Direct student teachers, aides and student tutors when utilized

9.     Participate in staff development activities

10.   Perform assigned and job-related duties

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.     Hold a valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate certificate for Speech Language Pathologist for the K-12 level (Out-of-state candidates must meet         Washington State certification requirements.)

2.     Possess a degree in Speech Pathology/Communication Disorders and/or possess the necessary academic preparation to qualify for a Speech Language Pathologist position

3.     Have the ability to work as a team member with the principals, teachers, staff members,         and parents

 

REQUIREMENTS:

1.          All District employees shall undergo criminal records check, including a fingerprint check by both the State Patrol and FBI.    

2.          All District employees shall sign an Authorization and Release of Information form relating to prior school district employment.                                                                                                                                                                                                  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

WORK DAYS/HOURS:         182 days (183 days for teachers new to the District)

7 hrs, 30 min (includes 30 minute duty-free lunch)

SALARY:                                Certificated salary schedule for 2008-2009

BENEFITS:                            District provides a pro-rata FTE share of state insurance benefit entitlement to go towards payment of premiums for medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applications may be obtained from and returned to the Personnel Office (425) 844-4500.  Address any questions to the Human Resources Office.  Office hours are 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM weekdays.

 

The following materials must be received by the closing date to make a complete application file:

1.       Completed application form

2.       Letter of interest for specific open position

3.       Current resume

4.       Letter answering the four questions listed at the top of the back page of application form

5.       Up-to-date college or university placement file.  If you do not have an up-to-date placement file, please state in your cover letter that you are not submitting a placement file.  In this case, three or more professional letters of recommendation will be accepted in lieu of a placement file

6.       Transcripts of all college/university work    (copies accepted)

7.       Two confidential professional reference forms sent directly to the district by individuals selected by the applicant   (may be individuals who have written to the placement file)

8.       Copy of Washington State certification

 

SELECTION TIMETABLE:

May 9, 2008                                                                  Position Opening Announced

Open Until Filled                                                           Deadline for Applications

 

All candidates will be notified of their status by mail after the position had been filled.  All application materials will be reviewed by a screening committee.  Those applicants judged to most nearly meet the requirements of the position will be invited to the district for an interview.  The interview process may require a demonstration of knowledge and/or skills.  Selection of the successful candidate will be made following interviews.

 

In the event the person hired leaves for any reason during their first sixty days, the district may fill the vacancy from the field of applicants for this position.  Riverview School District will consider applications from individuals wishing to share a position.

 

LOCATION OF DISTRICT:

Riverview School District is located forty minutes from Seattle in east King County.  Nestled in the beautiful Snoqualmie Valley, the district schools are easily accessible to Bellevue, Redmond, Woodinville, and other eastside neighborhoods.

 

THE RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT COMPLIES WITH ALL FEDERAL AND STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, INCLUDING GENDER IDENTITY, OR DISABILITY. INQUIRIES REGARDING COMPLIANCE AND/OR GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT’S TITLE IX/RCW 28A.640 COMPLIANCE OFFICER, ANTHONY SMITH, AND/OR SECTION 504/ADA COORDINATOR, JOHN MARK, AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER.  RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT.

 

For information on other jobs in our district, visit our website at www.riverview.wednet.edu.