Speech & Language Pathologist – ESY (internal) Temporary

DAYS PER YEAR: SEE COMMENTS HOURS PER DAY: 4.5COMMENTS: This is an IN-DISTRICT posting for current SKSD Certificated employees only. EMPLOYMENT IS DEPENDENT ON SUFFICIENT STUDENT ENROLLMENT. July 6, 2021 – July 29, 2021, Monday through Thursday, 8:45 am – 1:15 pm, plus a total of 9.0 additional hours for set-up and wrap-up.JOB SUMMARY:This position is part of our program for special needs students supervised by the Office of Special Services for elementary and secondary special needs students from throughout the District. The location for this position is dependent on need.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:* Participates as a team member with responsibility for the education of a group of special needs students.* Develops, implements and monitors Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for assigned students; and modifies instructional programs to meet individual student needs.* Participates with other staff to cooperatively plan, develop, and implement a course of instruction designed to achieve academic essential required learnings for special needs students in all curriculum areas.* Participates with other staff to cooperatively develop effective, positive techniques for improving student behavior.* Provides positive assistance and guidance to a diverse population.* Maintains student records, including special education reports, daily grades, essential learnings data, cumulative records, orders, and inventory, in a timely and orderly fashion.* Reports student progress to parents regularly.* Provides instruction to students utilizing a variety of instructional strategies aimed at meeting individual student needs and utilizing appropriate and available resources, including technology.* Participates in child guidance discussions to provide appropriate programs for the developmental level of each student, this position works primarily with secondary students.* Participates in team and individual instructional planning, which includes writing daily lesson plans.* Participates in staff meetings, planning events, IEP and related meetings, and department/special education meetings.* Participates in total building program, including assemblies, contests, and other student activities.* Works cooperatively with total building staff in an atmosphere of cooperation and collegiality.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:* Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate for special education. Candidates must be able to meet the Highly Qualified standards as defined by Washington State in accordance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (formerly No Child Left Behind Act).* 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.* Demonstrated successful teaching experience with disabled students preferred primarily at the secondary level.* Willingness and ability to utilize a variety of research-based effective instructional strategies, including an emphasis on reading, writing and math skills aimed at assisting special needs students.* Strong coursework and background in remedial reading, guided reading, writing and language arts.* Demonstrated knowledge of an integrated curriculum and a commitment to broaden knowledge in curriculum methods by participating in classes, workshops, in-services, peer coaching, reading, etc.* Demonstrated knowledge of new technology and an ability to incorporate these into instructional programs.* Demonstrated compatibility with staff, program, and school goals.* Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive attitude with students, self, and others.Application Procedure: Complete the online application at www.skschools.org and apply to the position(s) to which you are qualified within your online application.Submitting and completing your online application and applying to open positions ensures immediate availability of your data to our hiring administrators.PRINCIPALS AND HIRING ADMINISTRATORS CONSIDER ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS WITH COMPLETE AND CURRENT APPLICATIONS.Positions close at 4:00 p.m. on the final day of posting. Your online application and required District Testing (if applicable-see job posting when applying) must be submitted by the closing date for an applicant to be considered for a position.If you need assistance with this process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 874-7074 or skjobs@skschools.org.The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation – including gender expression or identity, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities, facilities and program is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws.The Title IX Officer and Section 504 Coordinator with the responsibility for monitoring, auditing and ensuring compliance with this policy are:Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator:Dr. Mona Johnson,Executive Director of Wellness & Support,2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366360-874-7063,johnsonmona@skschools.orgSection 504 Coordinator:Andrew Cain,Principal,2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366360-874-6022,cain@skschools.orgSouth Kitsap School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services, and activities. For information regarding translational bilingual education programs, contact the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at (360) 874-7050.All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free environment for all persons-students, community and staff.Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.