High Desert ESD celebrates all cultures and languages and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regards to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, the Speech/Language Pathologist identifies and diagnoses students who may be speech and/or language impaired. This diagnosis includes disorders of articulation, voice and fluency, as well as expressive and receptive language delays/disorders. The program’s aim is to give students with communication disorders the opportunity to develop effective receptive and expressive communication skills in all academic and social areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a MA/MS in Speech/Language Pathology. Certificate of Clinical Competence (or CFY in process) through the American Speech and Hearing Association is preferred. Also required is licensure through Oregon State Board or licensure through Teacher’s Standard and Practices Commission (TSPC) under Administrative Rules and Oregon Statutes. Experience working with teachers, parents, and staff providing direct service and consultation to identified children is preferred. Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams assessing children is preferred. Must have the ability to reach, bend, stoop, crouch, and lift. Must have reliable transportation, and consistent attendance is required. Applicants must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, and/or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to equity and strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.

40 hrs/wk – Bend & LaPine

Benefits include family insurance package, paid sick leave and holidays, tuition reimbursement program, generous PERS contribution