CERTIFICATED

Application Procedures

Current employees should submit a letter indicating interest in the position, why you are applying for this position, and how you meet the requirements directly to the HR Department. Current employees do not need to submit the information listed below.

For external applicants, our Certificated Application procedures are as follows:

1. Complete the online application.

2. Submit a resume

3. Submit a copy of your teaching certificate.

4. Submit a copy of your transcript(s)

5. Submit a minimum of three (3) letters of recommendations

6. Submit a letter of intent stating your interest in that particular position and why you are qualified for that position.

Be prepared to provide email addresses for at least 2 professional references.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Tina Bustad, Human Resources Officer, at 360-654-2071.

Conditions of Employment

• Can you, after an employment offer is made, submit verification of your right to work in the United States?
• Washington State Law requires that any person hired by a school district must be fingerprinted for a state and a national background check. Receipt of the clearance is a requirement for employment. Are you willing to submit to a criminal history background check? The record check shall include a fingerprint check with the cost, currently $50.00, borne by the employee.
• Authorize Lakewood School District to make any investigation of my personal, educational, vocational, or employment history. I further authorize any former employer, person, firm, corporation, educational or vocational institution, or government agency to provide the Lakewood School District with information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge the Lakewood School District and those who provide information from any and all liability as a result of furnishing, receiving, or using this information.
• In the event of employment, I understand that if I provide false or misleading information, including omissions in my application or interview(s), I will be subject to dismissal at any time during my period of employment with the Lakewood School District. I will provide verification of my certification, education, and experience. I understand also that any offer of employment that may be made to me is conditional and subject to verification of all required endorsements, certifications and/or documents and acceptable outcome of a criminal history background information check. Employment is subject to final approval of the Lakewood School District's Board of Directors. I also agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the Lakewood School District. I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

General Questions

• Are you presently under contract?
• If currently under contract, what is your present position/title and with whom?
• Are you a former employee of the Lakewood School District?
• If you were a former employee, state date and position (and name if different than your current name).
• Are you applying as a retire/rehire employee?
• Do you have a physical, sensory, or mental condition that would affect your working conditions? (Federal regulations define a disabled person as one who (1) has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities, (2) has a history of such impairment, or (3) is regarded as having such an impairment.)

Job Qualifications

Essential Functions:

• Participate as a team member with responsibility for the identification, eligibility, and placement of speech and language impaired students.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for assigned students and to meet individual student needs.
• Develop therapy schedules and provide Speech Language Pathology (SLP) services for students with speech and language impairments from preschool through age 21 in accordance with their IEP.
• Evaluate, implement, and monitor augmentative communication devices for appropriate students including devices for deaf and hard of hearing students.
• Plan and provide clear and intentional focused instruction based upon individual student IEP goals.
• Recognize individual student learning and cultural needs and develop strategies to address those needs for the purpose of promoting individual achievement/success.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment for the purpose of promoting effective student behavior and success.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and school community for the purpose of fostering student success and achievement and meeting special education laws and policies.
• Participate in and facilitate various meetings for the purpose of addressing student goals and needs, and to meet laws and policies.
• Maintain and process accurate records/documents as required by state and federal regulations and district policy.
• Direct the work of assigned classified staff and SLPA.
• Consult and collaborate in developing and maintaining positive relationships among students, parents and teachers, and involving them in assessment, interventions, and program evaluation procedures.
• Integrate and interpret the steps and processes involved in implementing Board policies and other appropriate laws used in determining students' program and service needs.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence; participate in ongoing professional development in order to keep skills and knowledge current with changes in curriculum, technology and/or district policies.
• Fulfill legal responsibilities, implement, and comply with federal and state laws, district policies and other guiding principles, and State Code of Professional Conduct.
• Perform other duties of similar scope and function.

Required Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Current assistive technology
• Implicit bias, culturally responsive teaching, and anti-racist practices
• Trauma-informed practices
• Whole child social, emotional, and behavioral support at Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3
• Child development and learning styles
• Racial equity work and culturally responsive instruction
• District policies and state and federal laws related to confidentiality, school records, mandated reporting, family law, truancy, homeless, foster youth, and disabilities and regulations governing Special Education
• Training, or willingness to get training, in Right Response or other restraint/aversive interventions

Ability to:

• Ability to address a variety of speech/language deficits and evaluate student progress and achievement
• Identify advocacy needs within the school community and take initiative in action with an equity and social justice lens
• Maintain accurate records and produce reports. Analyze and interpret data to assess needs, implement change, and inform plan of intervention, supports, and resources
• Reflect on one's practices and learning needs
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing: listen non-judgmentally and clearly convey information
• Prioritize in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands
• Establish and maintain effective and positive relationships with students, parents/guardians, district administrators and staff, community agency representatives, and the public in a multicultural and diverse environment
• Adapt to change and remain flexible
• Apply and effectively use a variety of evidence-based practices
• Work cooperatively in a team with staff, administrators, and support personnel with a whole-child approach
• Maintain high ethical standards
• Demonstrate ability to remain calm in escalated or stressful situations
• Interact in a warm and understanding manner with students with special needs
• Know and follow health, safety, and emergency procedures of the district

Skill in:

• Designing and conducting specialized instruction, remediation, and evaluation
• Developing collaborative working relationships
• Clear and effective oral and written communication
• Organization and time management
• Conflict resolution and crisis management
• Microsoft and other basic technology programs
• Application of anti-racist and racial equity practices
• Delivering services using an equity and inclusion lens

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

PREFERRED:

Experience working with students with limited English proficiency and multicultural, global, and interdisciplinary education; teaching experience; knowledge of public school operations; valid Washington State driver's license.

LICENSE:

Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate as a Speech Language Pathologist

Knowledge of State and Federal laws in assigned area.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full time position. Leave benefits and medical benefits are per negotiated LEA agreement. Salary as per LEA negotiated agreement. An extended day contract will be offered.

Benefits

For eligible positions a competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical Plans
• Dental Plans
• Vision Plans
• Washington State Retirement
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-term disability Insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off