Speech Language Pathologist Ii, Iii, Iv - Windward District

Salary: $5,355.81 - $6,697.32 Monthly
Location : Kaneohe, HI 96744
Job Type: Various, 10-month
Job Number: 2024-00007P
District / Complex Area: Classified / Windward / Windward Dist Office
School / Office: Classified / Windward Dist-Administration
Opening Date: 02/16/2024
Description
This posting is being used to fill Speech Language Pathologist positions that provide services to students at various schools within the Windward District as needed and assigned by the Windward District Office. The authorized level of these positions is Speech Language Pathologist IV. Applications are being accepted down to the Speech Language Pathologist II in the event of recruiting difficulties.
Salary Range: All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.
Speech Language Pathologist II, SR-18: $5,355.81 - $5,830.19 per month
Speech Language Pathologist III, SR-20: $5,821.28 - $6,322.81 per month
Speech Language Pathologist IV, SR-22: $6,165.64 - $6,697.32 per month
Examples of Duties

1. Plans, develops and coordinates various programs;
   
2. Arranges for clinics;
   
3. Provides therapy;
   
4. Consults with personnel in allied fields;
   
5. Administers a variety of speech-language assessment instruments and interprets test results in conducting diagnostic evaluation;
   
6. Participates in research projects;
   
7. Provides advisory and consultative services to teachers and other school officials, parents, other therapists, diagnostic team members, etc.;
   
8. May testify in court to justify diagnostic or treatment procedures or recommendations;
   
9. May supervise lower level speech pathologists and others;
   
10. Coordinates and utilizes testing and other services provided by other departments and agencies.

Minimum Qualifications
Basic Education/Experience Requirements: Applicants for all levels must possess a master's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in speech pathology as described in Chapter 468E of the Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Experience Requirement:
Level IIApplicants must have met all the requirements necessary for eligibility in the clinical fellowship year program of the American Speech and Hearing Association as specified in the Rules of the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology of the State of Hawaii Level IIICompletion of all licensing requirements specified in the Rules of the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology of the State of Hawaii to practice as a Speech Pathologist.Level IVIn addition to meeting the requirements specified for the III level, applicants must have had a minimum of one additional year of Speech Pathology Experience comparable to the III level in State government service.
Speech Pathology Experience: Professional experience that dealt with the detection, prevention or the application of remedies for the alleviation or treatment of speech-language disorders, or teaching speech pathology at the graduate level in an accredited university.
Allowed Substitution of Education for Experience: Possession of a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of Speech Pathology experience comparable to the III level in State government service.
Driver's License Requirement: Applicant must have a current, valid driver's license.
Quality of Experience: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 that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.
Supplemental Information
Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.
Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.
Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

1. A copy of the applicant's TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;
   
2. A signed letter from the applicant's supervisor that includes the applicant's name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,
   
3. Copies of the applicant's signed SF-10 Forms.

Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.
Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.
Equal Opportunity
The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
10-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive 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.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.
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JOB PREFERENCES:What types of positions are you interested in? Please select as many preferences for which you are available.Depending on needs, you may still be referred to position types that do not match your chosen preferences.

• Permanent, Full Time
• Permanent, Part Time
• Temporary, Full Time
• Temporary, Part Time

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DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT:Do you possess a current, valid driver's license?NOTE: To receive credit, you must submit a clear copy of your driver's license. A conditional/instructional permit to drive is not acceptable.

• Yes
• No

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SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:All applicants must possess a Master Degree in Speech Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Do you meet this requirement?Note: You must provide an official or copy of an official transcripts to receive credit. Transcripts obtained from the internet are not accepted.

• Yes, I 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 ASHA and met all the academic and clinical practicum requirements necessary for eligibility in the clinical fellowship program of the ASHA.
• Yes, I possess a Master Degree in a major equivalent to Speech Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders.
• I will graduate within six months of my application and will meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements upon my graduation. I will provide a signed letter, on official letterhead, attesting to such from my department chair or university along with my most current transcript.
• No, I do not meet this requirement.

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SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:For Level IV, applicants must possess at least one year of professional experience as a licensed Speech Language Pathologist.If you meet this requirement, provide responses to all of the items listed below for each experience that you feel meets this Experience Requirement (separate responses for each employer, please):(A) Your official job title;
(B) Name of your employer;
(C) Your complete dates of employment (i.e., from mm/yyyy to mm/yyyy);
(D) The average hours you worked per week; and,
(E) Description of the specific tasks you performed and your level of responsibility and authority.If you do not possess at least one year of professional experience as a licensed Speech Language Pathologist, type "N/A" in the space provided.
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SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASHA CCC REQUIREMENT:For Levels III and IV, applicants must possess a valid Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). Do you meet this requirement?Note: To receive credit, you must provide a valid ASHA Certification Letter with issued and expiration dates or a valid ASHA Pocket card. Online verification or screen print will not be accepted.

• Yes, I meet this requirement and I will submit a copy of my va...