Speech-Language Pathologist

The speech-language pathologist provides and oversees programs

of instruction for children ages 5 through 21 years, who are eligible

for communication services. The Speech-Language Pathology program

operates under the Special Education Department of the ESD. Currently,

the program consists of one speech-language pathologist (SLP) and one

speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA). The program serves four

school districts as well as birth to five-year-old evaluations within

Wallowa County and is responsible for school-age language and hearing

screenings. In general, the program serves between 60-70 children each

year. Communication disorders that impact articulation, receptive and

expressive language, fluency, and pragmatic language are diagnosed and

treated by Position reports to ESD Superintendent. RESPONSIBILITES: \*

Conduct individual testing and evaluations in speech and language and

hearing screenings. \*Provide comprehensive written report of

observations, assessment results, and recommendations within the

standard established. \*Attend meetings for IEPs, new referrals, and

reevaluations. \*Write IEPs and keep IEP records up-to-date. \*Provide

and oversee student speech services in the constituent school districts.

\*Confer with appropriate school personnel regarding individual student

program needs. \*Attend special education workshops and in-service

training programs provided by the ESD. \*Provide professional

development activities and supervise SLPA. \*Maintain confidentiality at

all times. \*Ability to work in a variety of settings including

classroom, school buildings, and office environments. \*Flexibility in

schedule is required to maintain quality of the program. QUALIFICATIONS:

\*Master\'s degree or higher \*Demonstrated successful experience in

special education, including work with high-needs populations.

\*Effective oral and written communication skills. \*Able to lift 50

pounds. \*Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Wallowa

ESD board of Directors/ Superintendent may find appropriate and

acceptable.