SOESD - Speech and Language Pathologist (Birth - Age 5)

The Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Speech and Language Pathologist provides support for students with language or communication delays in (EI/ECSE)
services to eligible children from birth through age five. Services are provided through consultative or direct support in
accordance with each child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Our EI/ECSE program is located in Josephine County in Grants Pass, Oregon.

About SOESD

Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Speech & Language Pathologist (Birth - Age 5)

Position Goal: To help students communicate appropriately through planning, implementing, and evaluation of individualized education programs.

Essential Functions:

1. Assessing individual educational speech-language needs of students and making recommendations
2. Preparing individual educational programs and materials.
3. Delivering effective speech-language therapy to identified students.
4. Consulting with parents to integrate home and school goals.
5. Assisting schools in multidisciplinary, IEP, placement, intervention and other educational decisions.
6. Providing consultations to teachers regarding speech-language interventions.
7. Establishing and maintaining positive , flexible,and cooperative relationships with ESD and local district staff.
8. Making independent decisions within established policies and procedures.
9. Preparing accountability records regarding services provided.
10. Communicating clearly and appropriately.
11. Participating in professional growth activities.
12. Complying with local district and ESD rules and policies.
13. Performing physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
14. Performing jon related tasks as designated by supervisor.

Minimum Pre-Requisites:

1. Successful completion of an approved speech pathology program
2. Oregon teachers' license with speech impaired endorsement and acquire Oregon Health Board of Examiners' speech pathology license, or
3. Oregon Health Board of Examiners' speech pathology license.

Location: In person at ECSE Ramsey Learning Center
Length of Position: 190 days (academic year)
Salary: Per Licensed Salary Schedule $62,576.96 - $107,893.12 for the 2026-2027 school year.
Immediate Supervisor: Program Administrator

SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):

• Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to 2045.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
• Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
• 9 paid holidays
• A generous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.

Health Insurance:

• OEBB MODA
• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax

Options:

• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts – medical, day-care expenses
• Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
• 403(b)
• Mercy Flights Membership

The following physical requirements are essential functions of this position:
1. Stand/Walk:............................. [ ] None [X ] 1 4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4 6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6 8 Hrs/Day
2. Sit/Sit on the Floor:.................. [ ] None [ ] 1 4 Hrs/Day [X ] 4 6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6 8 Hrs/Day
3. Drive:....................................... [ ] None [X ] 1 4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4 6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6 8 Hrs/Day
4. Bending:...................................[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
6. Climb Stairs:.............................[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
7. Single Grasping: ......................[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
8. Pushing:...................................[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
9. Pulling: ....................................[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
10. Fine Manipulation:.................[X] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
11. Repetitive Foot Controls…….[ ] Frequently [X ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
13. Lifting (25 50 lbs): .................[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
14. Lifting (50 75 lbs): .................[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [X] Not At All
15. Lifting (75 100 lbs): ...............[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [X] Not At All


Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.