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Salary: $7,677.00 - $8,658.00 Monthly
Location : Maui District Office: 54 South High Street, 4th Floor, Wailuku, HI 96793
Job Type: Various, 10-month
Job Number: 2024-03084P
District / Complex Area: Classified / Maui / Maui Dist Office
School / Office: Classified / Maui Dist-Administration
Opening Date: 05/10/2024
Max Number of Applicants: 35
Description
This posting is being used to fill Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) positions that provide services to students at various schools within the Maui District as needed and assigned by the Maui District Office.
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 V, SR-24; $7,677.00 - $8,658.00
Examples of Duties

1. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and provides technical assistance to school and district personnel, SLPs, and communication aides;
   
2. Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in the field of speech-language pathology and the role of speech-language services in the educational environment;
   
3. Prepares program plans, develops, evaluates, and communicates state and federal policies, regulations, procedures, standards, and guidelines to the field;
   
4. Evaluates effectiveness of the program and monitors student outcomes;
   
5. Administers a variety of speech-language assessment instruments and interprets test results in conducting diagnostic evaluation;
   
6. Supervises Clinical Fellows, coaches and mentors lower-level SLPs.

Minimum Qualifications
Basic Education Requirement: Applicants 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).
Experience Requirement: Applicants must have progressively responsible work experience of the kind, quality, and quantity described below:
Class TitleSpecialized Experience
(years)Supervisory Experience
(years)Total Experience
(years)Speech-Language Pathologist V224
For level IV and above, at least one (1) year of experience must have been comparable to the next lower level in this series.
Specialized Experience: 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.
Supervisory Experience: Supervisory work experience includes:

1. Planning, organizing, scheduling, and directing the work of others;
2. Assigning and reviewing their work;
3. Advising them on difficult work problems; and/or,
4. Training and developing subordinates.

Certificate and License Requirements: Applicants must possess the following Certificate and License:

1. Valid Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA); and,
2. Valid State of Hawaii Speech Pathologist license.

Driver's License Requirement: Applicants must possess 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.
Payday
New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.
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.
01
DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
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

02
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.

03
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Do you possess two (2) years of professional experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist which equipped you 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?

• Yes
• No

04
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (Cont.):
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, list each employer/position held separately, and provide the following information. If you answered "No", write "N/A" and proceed to the next question.
(A) Name of employer and your job title;
(B) Dates of employment (mm/yyyy to mm/yyyy);
(C) Number of hours worked per week;
(D) Describe your primary duties and responsibilities; and,
(E) Name and job title of your supervisor.
05
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Do you possess two (2) years supervisory experience which included:
1. Planning, organizing, scheduling, and directing the work of others;
2. Assigning and reviewing their work;
3. Advising them on difficult work problems; and/or
4. Training and developing subordinates?

• Yes
• No

06
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (Cont.):
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, list each employer/position you held