Speech Language Pathologist SLP

DEFINITION
The Speech Language Pathologist identifies, assesses, and provides therapy services to pupils with speech and language disorders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Screen, identify, assess, and develop recommendations in the areas of articulation, phonology, oral motor, semantics, syntax, pragmatics, voice fluency, and augmentative/alternative communication for pupils with communicative disorders.

• Utilize appropriate diagnostic assessment procedures, following professional guidelines, to thoroughly and accurately diagnose communicative disorders using both formal and informal assessment measures

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Plans (IEP)

• Develops goals and objectives, provides collaboration, consultation, and direct service to meet individual needs as determined by the IEP team

• Collaborate and participate in IEP meetings, Student Study Team (SST) meetings, and conferences as appropriate

• Provide an educational environment which establishes, maintains, and reinforces appropriate pupil behavior, attitudes, and social skills

• Communicate clearly and effectively with others, both orally and in writing

• Research and utilize new information regarding intervention/treatment techniques methods, assessment materials to enhance pupil educational opportunities and outcomes

• Provide and utilize appropriate and effective speech and language assessment procedures and therapy experiences for pupils from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds

• Monitor and supervise speech and language aides, assistants, student teachers, interns, Clinical Fellows as needed

• Promotes and maintains pupil records and documentation and confidentiality

• Establishes and maintains a suitable, inviting, and stimulating learning environment

SUPERVISION EXERCISED OR RECEIVED

Under the immediate direction of the site administrator and the Director of Special Education.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Master's Degree in Speech pathology or closely related field

• Must hold Standard Credential with specialization in Speech and Hearing Service, Restricted Special Education

Speech Hearing Credential, Clinical Services Rehabilitation Credential, or Speech Language Pathology in LSH

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• Valid California State license

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

*Visual ability to read a variety of materials, corrected or uncorrected

*Able to conduct verbal conversation in audible tones and understandable voice and speech patterns

*Able to hear with or without hearing aid(s) sufficient to hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60 decibels)

*Able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, squat, bend, reach and walk

*Able to sit, stand, kneel, or squat for extended periods of time

*Able to climb slopes, stairs, steps, ramps and ladders

*Able to lift up to 50 pounds

*Able to carry up to 50 pounds

*Able to push and pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds

*Able to demonstrate manual dexterity and coordination sufficient to operate office and/or classroom equipment in a safe and efficient manner

*Able to work with cleaning solutions, disinfectants and sanitizers in a safe and effective manner without allergic reaction