School Speech Pathologist Substitute K-12 (See additional job information)

Certified - Classroom Teacher - Special Education - Speech/Language Pathologist Job Number ... Start Date Open Date 07/01/2025 Closing Date 12/31/2025 SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under the general supervision of the Special Education Administrator, the Speech Language Pathologist provides direct and indirect service to special needs students in order to improve communication as it relates to school tasks; intervention is provided in the students' academic environment and may include integrated service in the classroom, pullout sessions, collaboration with school staff, observation, and consultation to the IEP team. EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Provides diagnostic, remedial, and consultative services for students with receptive/expressive communicative disorders; assists in the identification of students who are at risk because of educational, physical or mental limitations; assists in the development of the assessment process and written procedures; completes the educational related or early intervention assessment which includes student observation, record review, interviews, standardized/non-standard testing procedures in the areas of suspected disability according to specific timelines; prepares an assessment report according to specific timelines; participates as a member of the IEP in the determination of appropriate treatment; develops long and short term goals and objectives; develops and implements a therapy intervention plan designed to enable the student to benefit from special education; student services may be conducted on an individual or group basis in the least restrictive environment; maintain records, materials, equipment and other treatment supplies; remains current with approaches, methodology and research in the field to foster professional growth and educationally related practices; and acquaints principals, teachers, other personnel, and parents with speech-language services; EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education/Experience: Any combination of education/experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be: 1. Equivalent to a Master's degree in the area of speech-language pathology is preferred; OR 2. Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree is required AND 3. At least one-year school experience desirable. Knowledge of: Using the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (or other assessments that help identify a possible communicative disorders), Test of Language Development, Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals, Test for Auditory Comprehension of Language, Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation, and informal language sample evaluations, as well as other formalized assessment tools; writing and interpreting an Individualized Education Plan; speech and language development as necessary for providing services; and files and records management, office procedures, and basic computer literacy is desirable. Skill at: Communicating effectively both orally and in writing; working collaboratively with certified and classified personnel at various locations; developing goals and objectives for students eligible for speech and language intervention; implementing individual structured activities; maintaining accurate and complete records, files, and reports; and interacting effectively with all individuals contacted during the course of work. Licenses/Certificates: Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid State of Nevada driver license with a driving record acceptable to the District; possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Nevada Teaching License in Speech and Language Impairments. Physical Demands: The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. Work Environment : The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, residences, or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR. The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use. The District is an equal opportunity employer. Internal Job Number 2025/26 Salary Teacher's Salary Schedule Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position. View the salary schedules here. Endorsements Special Education - Speech Language Additional Job Information Applicants must possess a State of Nevada teaching license. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis and interviews/hiring will be based upon the department's need. Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to; No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums. Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation. Salary Increases Longevity Bonuses Guidance Resources And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information. Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits. New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change. Your job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes. Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at ....