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NEOGOV · 7 hours ago

Speech-Language Pathologist II, III, IV - North Hawaii Regional Special Education Office

Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$5,417/mo - $6,917/mo

0+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to service students at schools within the Hawaii District as assigned by the North Hawaii Regional Special Education Office. The role involves planning, developing, and coordinating various programs, providing therapy, and consulting with personnel in allied fields.

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Responsibilities

Plans, develops and coordinates various programs

Arranges for clinics

Provides therapy

Consults with personnel in allied fields

Administers a variety of speech-language assessment instruments and interprets test results in conducting diagnostic evaluation

Participates in research projects

Provides advisory and consultative services to teachers and other school officials, parents, other therapists, diagnostic team members, etc

May testify in court to justify diagnostic or treatment procedures or recommendations

May supervise lower level speech pathologists and others

Coordinates and utilizes testing and other services provided by other departments and agencies

Qualification

Master's degree in Speech PathologyCertificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)Hawaii State Speech Pathologist licenseSpeech-language assessmentSupervisory aptitudeConsultative servicesResearch participation

Required

Applicants for all levels must possess a master's degree from an accredited college or university in a speech-language pathology or communication sciences and disorders program approved by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)

If you will graduate within six (6) months of application from an accredited university and will meet the Education Requirement upon your graduation, you must provide a letter attesting to such from your department chair or university, along with your most current official transcripts. Final official transcript showing receipt of the degree must be submitted upon graduation

Applicants must have progressively responsible work experience of the kind, quality, and quantity described below

For level IV and above, at least one (1) year of experience must have been comparable to the next lower level in this series

Professional experience as an SLP must have equipped the applicant with a full professional understanding of the theories, research and evidence-based practices of speech-language pathology and the proper application of practices which are appropriate to the student's educational, developmental, and social needs

For level III and above, applicants must possess the following Certificate and License: Valid Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA); and, Valid State of Hawaii Speech Pathologist license

Applicants must possess a current, valid driver's license

Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position for which applicant is being considered

Benefits

Holidays, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave: Many employees enjoy paid holidays, personal leave, and sick leave during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.

Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.

Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.

Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.

Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.

Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.

Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.

Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.

Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.

Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.

Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.