The speech–language pathologist identifies and diagnoses all students who may be speech and/or language impaired. This diagnosis includes disorders of articulation, voice and fluency, as well as expression and receptive language delays/disorders. The program's aim is to give speech and language impaired students the opportunity to develop effective receptive and expressive communication skills in all academic and social areas. The speech–language pathologist works under supervision of the principal/administrator in charge of Special Programs. Clinical fellows are encouraged to apply. 

Responsibilities include:

• Identifies students eligible for speech/language services
• Screens new students and those referred by parents, teachers, counselors, physicians, nurses or other persons or agencies
• Provides in-depth evaluation as needed
• Schedules speech and language therapy
• Develops an Individualized Education Program for eligible students
• Implements an Individualized Education Program for each student
• Records data and assesses the progress of each student
• Conferences with parents and teachers regarding student's progress
• Conducts referral and follow-up
• Confers with school district personnel as needed including in-building screening committee and staff meetings

Guaranteed

Education and years practicing determine the pay range. Rates may be higher for 25-26, bargaining is ongoing. Step chart can be found on our website: https://www.bend.k12.or.us/application/files/6117/1874/9884/BEA_Salary_Schedule_-_Successor_Bargaining_2024-25_190_4.15_COLA_.pdf 

• 6% of salary PERS contribution paid by district (state-run pension and retirement program)
• $1583/month towards health insurance 

In addition to quoted salary, see here for more information on benefits: https://sites.google.com/bend.k12.or.us/bls-benefits-employee/home?authuser=0

8 hours/daily Monday–Friday, hours dependent on primary or secondary, (24–25 school year hours 7:15 am–3:15 pm for elementary, 8:15 am–4:15 pm for secondary, specific start/end times subject to change). SLPs work in teams to cover multiple schools in Bend or La Pine. Headquarters are 520 NW Wall St Bend OR 97703.

SLPs have the ability to schedule their day as they see fit, with the expectation that they take the contractual breaks/prep time/caseload management time, and meet IEP minutes and caseload management duties. SLPs can schedule as needed for their students, with some scheduling restrictions based on student breaks and core instruction time. SLPs often see students in a variety of formats throughout the day, which can include pull-out groups, 1:1, quick artics and push-in support or co-teaching. 

All IEPs and meetings are held during work hours.

10 days sick PTO, 2 personal days PTO/yearly, given at the start of the school year. PTO is requested via paper form to school secretary and building admin (process subject to change to electronic requests via employee time system this year). Bend-La Pine participates in Paid Leave Oregon for partial reimbursement of salary for family or personal medical leaves such as maternity or paternity leave.

Holidays and breaks are off and unpaid (not counted towards 190 days/yearly). Salary is divided by 12 and paid each month, so days worked per month do not impact your monthly take home pay.

Not required, planned/staffed at 60% of time in direct therapy with students.

No caps, system for equitable caseload distribution among SLPs

Individual office

Bend-La Pine participates in Paid Leave Oregon, which partially reimburses parental leave (average of 65% of salary, but variables can impact actual rate).

No

Accepts CFs? Yes

% of SLPs in company who are CFs: 0%

CF supervision provided: Yes

CF details: Bend-La Pine is committed to supporting CFs to become confident, competent practitioners.

Training program: CFs and new SLPs receive 8-16 hours of initial training between online courses specific to district systems and in-person training with the lead SLP. Minimum one hour weekly check-ins for the first 3 months, can increase or decrease if decided jointly by lead and employee. CFs receive supervision as required by ASHA and OR State Board. SLPs receive support as needed for therapy scheduling, documentation and meetings. SLPs begin working with students independently within 3 weeks of hiring.