SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
District-wide
2025-26 School Year
POSITION TYPE: Licensed
WORK DAYS: 190 regular work days (if August Start Date)
PAY: Pay for the 2025-26 school year ranges from $47,500 to $91,308, plus a $3500 annual Special Education stipend, prorated by start date. Placement is dependent on verifiable experience and education level. We also cover your PERS contribution.
HIRING MANAGER: Melissa Glover, Director of Special Programs - melissa.glover@nsantiam.k12.or.us
Primary Function: Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, speech-language pathologists provide prevention, assessment, and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in language, speech, voice, and fluency. These services are designed to help students meet their functional and educational goals.
Required Qualifications
Holds or is eligible for Oregon licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist
Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Essential Functions: Screening, Assessment, Diagnosing, and Advising
Conducts communication and hearing screenings
Administers formal and informal (ongoing & curriculum-based) assessments
Obtains additional diagnostic information from appropriate persons and available records for speech-language purposes
Analyzes and interprets information to make recommendations regarding the need for speech-language services
Provides information on an informal or formal basis regarding communication and hearing screening results, when appropriate
May supervise undergraduate/graduate interns, educational support professionals, volunteers, and other professionals as appropriate
Instructional Planning and Preparation
Works cooperatively with school personnel to accomplish the mission and vision of the school district
Coordinates speech-language services with other school personnel
Maintains records of the speech-language program and prepares periodic reports as required
Managing and Conducting Therapy
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) in management of communication disorders
Collaborates/consults with classroom teachers in the management of speech-language disorders
Plans evidence-based interventions appropriate for individual students and groups of students
Uses evidence-based, research-supported practices and techniques appropriate to stated objectives
Manages the facilities, materials, and equipment, including technology, necessary for the delivery of speech-language pathology services
Adjusts intervention strategies based on student performance
Promotes effective interpersonal relations with students
Adhering to Local, State, and Federal Regulations and Ethical Practices
Completes procedural documentation appropriately, i.e., special education forms
Abides by a professional code of ethics
Develops appropriate IEPs based on students’ strengths & needs
Demonstrates awareness of professional performance in due process matters and legal environments
Manages time efficiently
Engages in continuing education and professional growth activities related to communication disorders, hearing, and education
Adheres to established rules, regulations, laws, and appropriate ethical standards
Leadership and Collaboration
Provides consultation to parents, teachers, and other appropriate school personnel
Seeks the assistance of teachers, parents, and others to meet the communication needs of students
Consults/communicates with non-school agencies to enhance services
Makes recommendations and referrals for audiological/medical and related services
Physical Requirements
This position primarily works in a school environment and requires the ability to perform typical professional duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
North Santiam School District focuses on creating an environment that supports the educational environment. NSSD schools utilize positive reinforcement at the school level and in the classroom to promote expected behavior, teach behavioral expectations, such as academic skills, and use data-based information to guide intervention and management.
The North Santiam School District shall promote nondiscrimination and an environment free of harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, marital status or age or because of the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or age of any other persons with whom the individual associates.
