Riverview Career Opportunities

CERTIFICATED POSITION OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT

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Job # 09-1002

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SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; DISTRICT-WIDE

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KEN HEIKKILA<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:1'> &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR

DIRECTOR OF S= PECIAL SERVICES

PRIMARY FU= NCTION:

Under the direction of the Director of Special Services, and in cooperation with appropriate district supervisors, teachers, parents and students, shall be responsible for provi= ding 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. &nb= sp; Conduct formal assessment of all students identified as having possible communicati= on disorders

3. &nb= sp; Establish long and short term remediation goals in conjunction with parents, teachers= and other professional staff

4. Provide direct te= aching 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 st= aff development activities

10. Perform assigned and job-rela= ted 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 nec= essary academic preparation to qualify for a Speech Language Pathologist position<= /p>

3. &nb= sp; Have the ability to work as a team member with the principals, teachers, staff members, and parents

REQUIREMENTS:=

1.&n= bsp; All District employees shall undergo criminal records check, including a fingerprint che= ck by both the State Patrol and FBI. &nbs= p;

2. &nb= sp; All District employees shall sign an Authorization and Release of Information form relat= ing to prior school district employment. &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:<= /o:p>

WORK DAYS/HOURS: &nbs= p; 182 days (183 days for teachers new to the District)

7 hrs, 30 min (includes 30 minute duty-free lunc= h)

SALARY: &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Certificated salary schedule for 2009-2010

BENEFITS: &nbs= p; &= nbsp; 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 Human Resources Office (425) 844-4= 500. Address any questions to the Human Resources Office. Office hour= s are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM weekdays.

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

1.&n= bsp; Completed application form

2.&n= bsp; Letter of interest for specific open position

3.&n= bsp; Current res= ume

4.&n= bsp; Letter answ= ering the four questions listed at the top of the back page of application form

5.&n= bsp; 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 profes= sional letters of recommendation will be accepted in lieu of a placement file=

6.&n= bsp; Transcripts= of all college/university work (copies accepted)

7.&n= bsp; Two confide= ntial 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.&n= bsp; Copy of Washington State certification

SELECTION TIMETABLE:=

January 16, 2009 = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; Position Opening Announced

Open Until Filled &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Deadline for Applications

All candidates wil= l 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.&= nbsp; Selection of the successful candidate will be made following intervi= ews.

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

LOCATION OF DISTRICT:

Riverview School District is located forty minutes from Seattle in e= ast King County. Nestled in the beautiful Snoqualmie Valley, the district schools are easily accessible to Bellevu= e, Redmond, Woodinville, Issaquah, and other eastside communities.

THE RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTR= ICT 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, AN= D/OR SECTION 504/ADA COORDINATOR, JOHN MARK, AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER. RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DIS= TRICT IS A SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT.

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