Job Description
ABOUT US
Founded in 1982, Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children (NWSDHH) uses Signing Exact English (S.E.E.) and oral communication to prepare deaf and hard-of-hearing children (D/HH) to be self-confident, articulate and academically competitive learners, and engaged community members. Our program serves children who are D/HH, preschool through 8th grade and live within a 2-hour radius of our campus, in a day school setting. Students are taught on-site by a teacher of the deaf (TOD) in collaboration with a S.E.E. interpreter and/or teaching assistant, and students may be mainstreamed in their neighborhood school from kindergarten and up as directed by their IEP. All students wear amplification and use state of the art Digital & Soundfield systems. Class sizes are small. NWSDHH is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. MEET THE TEAM
Join a devoted, passionate and caring team! The Speech Language Pathologist will collaborate with outstanding colleagues, including Teachers of the Deaf, interpreters/teaching assistants, an audiologist, and the administrative team. NWSDHH is a fantastic place to work for those seeking a caring, mutually supportive workplace dedicated to best practices in deaf education. JOB DETAILS 0.8
FTE/Part-Time, 32 hours a week, Sept-June LOCATION
15303 Westminster Way N. Shoreline, WA 98133 SALARY:
$73,274 - $110,270, prorated 0.8 salary range, depending on experience BENEFITS
Generous PTO; Health, Dental, Vision; 403b plan with company matching; Short-term/Long-term disability DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan and implement interventions for eligible students within the total educational setting, and work collaboratively to facilitate the implementation Participate as a team member with responsibility for the identification, eligibility, and placement of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students Assist in the development and monitoring of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students and modifications of instructional programs to meet individual student needs Cooperatively develop effective strategies for improving student learning Maintain student records, including special education reports, sensitive confidential records, assessment data, essential progress data, cumulative records, in a timely and orderly fashion Participate in child guidance discussions to plan appropriate programs for the developmental level of each student Schedule caseload and provide therapy services, including in-class interventions, for students with communication disorders Participate as a member of the school-student IEP and Evaluation team to assess concerns about a student's communication skills and development Consult with teachers to provide appropriate intervention strategies and materials Consult with district personnel regarding students' program plans and assessment results Complete formal and informal articulation evaluations and write IEP goals based on results Provide information regarding communication development, disorders, and services to staff Participate in staff meetings and serve on other committees Pursue professional development activities to update skills and apply current practices Perform related duties, as assigned QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of an Educational Staff Associate certificate for speech-language pathologist, required by WA State Office of Superintendent pf Public Instruction (OSPI) Possession of ASHA Clinical Competence Certificate (CCC), or a Clinical Fellow (CF) under the supervision of an SLP with their CCCs Master's degree in Communication Disorders Knowledge of WA State rules and regulations School-based setting experience Skills in assessing students and providing feedback as a member of an evaluation team Skills in programming activities to promote communication objectives Skills in programming based on the developmental level of students and functional skills Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations Must be flexible, exhibit a commitment to accomplishment, possess outstanding communication and conceptual skills, demonstrate appropriate and positive student relationships, possess a strong professional orientation, and be willing to actively participate in a team environment Working knowledge of a variety of research-based effective therapeutic strategies, including an emphasis on skills aimed at assisting special needs students Demonstrated knowledge of new technology and an ability to incorporate this into the job Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive attitude with students, self, and others Willingness to learn Signing Exact English (S.E.E.) if not already proficient Physical Requirements may include: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, repetitive motions and prolonged exposure to visual display terminals PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Sign language skills (American Sign Language or Signing Exact English) Experience working with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students Experience working in a multi-cultural environment Demonstrated successful experience with special education programs Expertise in the use of AAC devices HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter to: Kabian Rendel, Head of School at hiring@northwestschool.com or 206-364-4605. For emails, please make your subject line "Speech Language Pathologist." NWSDHH is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All candidates will be evaluated on a merit basis. Pay:
$73,274.00 - $110,270.00 per year Benefits:
401(k) matching 403(b) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Loan repayment program Vision insurance Work Location:
In person
