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Speech Language Specialist

Salary

$88,600.00 - $90,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

01706-PRNCNSLT-SL-0924

Department

Department of Education

Division

Student Learning

Opening Date

09/24/2024

Closing Date

10/24/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Downtown/Denver Metro/Eligible for a hybrid (office/remote) work environment.*

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Recruitment@cde.state.co.us

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado.

This announcement is posted until filled or preferred candidate(s) are identified; it is in your best interest to apply early.

Colorado Department of Education – What We Do

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.

As the administrative arm of theState Board of Education (https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeboard) , CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.

CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.

CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do.

Why Work For CDE

The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!

The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:

• Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.

• Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.

• Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance

• Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals

• Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)www.copera.org

• Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)

• Paid professional development opportunities

Description of Job

Position Summary:

This amazing opportunity for a dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist to serve as the Speech- Language Impairment Specialist at the Colorado Department of Education is available. The position offers state-wide and national leadership opportunities impacting technical assistance, guidance, and policy for learners with a Speech-Language Impairment. Examples of other responsibilities include providing statewide professional development and technical assistance to administrative units serving students with communication disorders. Finally, this position offers an opportunity to facilitate coordination between Colorado University training programs for Speech-Language Pathologists and Speech-Language pathologists – Assistants.

This position is responsible for serving as the state consultant on speech/language impairment with responsibilities to: (a) provide universal, targeted, or intensive professional learning and technical assistance to speech/language pathologists, speech-language pathology assistants or other professionals serving students with communication disorders; (b) manage and direct the activities of the Speech-Language Advisory Committee (c) be knowledgeable about federal and state guidelines for school-based speech-language services; (d) collaborate with other ESSU personnel on issues specific to school-based speech-language services., including multilingual learners with disabilities who also have communication challenges., and (e) facilitate coordination between Colorado's IHE programs training SLPs and SLPAs. This position also supports the work guidance for the part-time OT / PT Specialist.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and implement an approved annual budget of leadership, professional learning, and statewide TA activities to (a) support accurate identification of students with disabilities with a specific on students with speech language impairment and (b) provide universal, targeted, and intensive level assessment, service strategies, and progress monitoring and outcome measures for school personnel working directly with children or youth who have communication disorders.

• Provide leadership, technical assistance, professional learning and written guidance to the field related to the implementation of eligibility criteria for Speech Language Impairment.

• Consult and collaborate with CDE and field colleagues to design and implement professional learning and TA products to address outcomes for students with disabilities who have speech/language and communication needs across appropriate eligibility categories and inclusive of multilingual students with disabilities.

• Consult and collaborate with ESSU colleagues to design and implement general supervision procedures and, as needed, lead the provision of customized technical assistance to administrative units related to compliance with federal and state laws (IDEA, and ECEA) and training and support needs for improved outcomes of students with disabilities. This includes professional learning and TA specific to appropriate federal indicators.

• Provide leadership and serve as a resource to university training programs and administrative units regarding recruitment, retention, training, and ethical standards of practice for school-based speech-language pathologists and speech-language pathology assistants.

• Lead state advisory committees / work groups to provide information regarding CDE initiatives and solicit ongoing input and feedback related to needs in the field of speech language pathology and maintain active involvement with appropriate national committees.

• Facilitate coordination between CDE and the Colorado IHEs who provide preservice training for Speech Language Pathologists and Speech Language Pathologist Assistants.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUMEDUCATION ANDEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters degree from an accredited university in speech language pathology

• 5 years of school-based experience within a special education field

• 5 years experience in evaluation practices specific to special education eligibility

• Demonstrated effectiveness in delivering professional learning to adult learners.

• Evidence of collaborative experience on project management including budgeting and expenditure procedure..

• Experience with a variety of conditions and severity levels of school aged speech, communication, and language disorders.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail (proofing work, spelling, grammar, formatting, etc).

• Ability to effectively balance quality of work and productivity expectations.

• Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers (e. g., school districts, other CDE units).

• Ability to prioritize and organize work to accommodate and meet the changing needs of the department and meet deadlines.

• Takes initiative and exhibits a proactive approach to work.

• Identifies problems and recommends solutions prior to the standard being jeopardized.

• Ability to work independently, as well as on a team.

• Exhibits CDE’s mission, vision and values by the consistent expression of professional, respectful, and customer service oriented behaviors.

• Ability and willingness to travel.

• Ability to pass a background check.

Supplemental Information

Complete Applications must include :

• Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our ATS (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Colorado) .

• Resume: Required

Failure to submit a complete applicationas defined above by the announcement closewill result in your application being removed from consideration.

** Resumes and Cover Letters WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening.

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30.All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time-sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam-filtered email.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries tohr@cde.state.co.us.

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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".

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This position iseligible for a Hybrid flex work place; the incumbent isrequired to maintain a home office within Colorado and report to the office as neededto complete the job duties of this position. Please indicate your understanding and acceptance of this requirement.

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The salary range listed is the department's good faith range expected to be offered. Are you willing to accept an offer in the range listed in this announcement?

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• Maybe. I believe my knowledge and skills encompass all of the minimum qualifications, the preferred qualifications, and special requirements of the position. I have detailed this in the work experience section of the application.

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