Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech And Language Pathologist

Grades K-8th

Start date: Immediate, 2016-17 school year

Equitas Academy Charter School is seeking passionate educators to join our Special Education team at our 3 schools serving the students and families of Pico Union. The mission of Equitas Academy Charter School is to provide a structured, achievement-based community that prepares students (scholars) to graduate from college-preparatory high schools, four-year colleges and universities. We have demonstrated consistent success with our scholars and continue to push for excellence each and every day. We are proud of our results but never satisfied.

Position Summary:

Provides diagnostic, remedial, and consultative services for scholars with communicative disorders; performs as support staff member in school to determine specific needs of children who display speech, language, and hearing difficulties

Responsibilities:

• Screen scholars for communicative disorders and determine cases according to state and federal guidelines.
• Employ assessment procedures, techniques, and standardized test as necessary to provide accurate diagnosis of communication disorders
• Communicate information to relevant team members, including Director of Special Education, School Director, teachers, and community agencies.
• Conduct thorough triennial assessments of speech/language needs.
• Determine if students are eligible for services in the areas of articulation/phonology, abnormal voice, fluency, and language.
• Provide written reports and data to parents and others as needed.
• Review IEPs on an annual basis, at minimum.
• Help to schedule and notify relevant parties of IEP meetings.
• Provide education, support, and information to parents.
• Schedule and provide either individual and/or group therapy as determined by the IEP team.
• Make appropriate referral if a students performance indicates the need for a more restrictive environment.
• Collaborate with teachers about modifications for scholars with speech/language/hearing needs.
• Arrange for necessary materials and equipment for speech therapy activities.
• Reach out and educate school staff, administrators, parents, and community members about speech/language/hearing needs.
• Attend and participate in internal and external professional development activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Commitment to Diversity

Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.

About Us

Equitas Academy Charter Schools are free public schools for families who believe their children deserve a high-quality education and challenging school experience. Our school model offers credentialed, passionate, and dedicated teachers and staff who are experts in their field. We value:

• High Expectations. Structured and disciplined classrooms, school-wide behavioral code of conduct, and school uniforms
• College Readiness. Extended school day and year, enrichment activities, and preparation to enter top-performing middle, high schools, and, ultimately, college
• A Family Partnership. Ongoing communication with parents about academic and behavioral progress, at-home visits by staff, and family workshops
• A Safe & Supportive School Community. We help our children make positive choices through our school values of curiosity, optimism, gratitude, grit, self-control, social intelligence, and zest.

Qualifications:

• State of California Speech-Language Pathology Credential, CFY/RPE License.
• Familiar with California Education Code, California Code of Regulations and Office of Education schools policies, rules, and regulations regarding programs and pupils
• Experience in auditing and monitoring of compliance for district, state and federal regulations regarding special education, including facilitating IEP meetings, preferred.
• Must be proficient in the use of modern office technology, equipment, and procedures including Microsoft Office, Adobe, basic email and the internet.
• Experience with Welligent preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Equitas Academy Charter School Inc