Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Job Description

Job Description

JOIN OUR LINKS STAFFING TEAM FOR ONE OF THE LARGEST SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN CALIFORNIA!! 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology required
• Certificate of Clinical Competence or ASHA recognized Clinical Fellow, minimum
• Current CA Department of Health Services Speech and Language Pathology License
• Current CA Department of Education Certificate
• Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state and local rules, regulations and laws

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide screening protocol to identify children with speech/language deficits
• Assist and guide teachers in observing and referring students with suspected speech and/or language deficits
• Administer informal diagnostic techniques and formal standardized norm referenced testing instruments to diagnose and identify students with articulation deficits, voice, fluency, and or language disorders
• Provide diagnostic assessment for preschool children referred for evaluation
• Analyze and interpret testing results to determine need for speech-language services
• Develop speech and language treatment plans to include goals, objectives, methods, frequency, duration, and modifications for regular classroom setting
• Provide a therapeutic program to meet the individual needs of speech/language impaired children
• Develop and maintain a therapeutic environment that promotes learning
• Monitor student learning and pace therapy/instruction accordingly
• Consult with classroom teachers and other staff members to offer suggestions to address speech deficits and determine accommodations within the regular education setting
• Keep meaningful, accurate, legible, ongoing records for individuals receiving speech and language services
• Provide information, support, and counsel to parents of children who have speech and language deficits
• Provide goals, objectives, and progress of each student to parents upon request
• Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents, teachers, support staff and administration
• Maintain documentation of referred, screened and eligible students
• Document, compile and analyze data to write required reports on speech/language services
• Utilize the District Individualized Education Plan software to write speech and language goals and objectives
• Attend and participate in Individualized Education Plan meetings to provide information make recommendations, and coordinate specific learning objectives
• Provide documentation for Medicaid reimbursable services as verification of services provided
• Submit reports for to meet local and state requirements
• Safeguard confidentiality of student records
• Oversee, coordinate, and plan for speech language pathology assistants as experience allows per Arizona statue
• Serve as an instructional leader in the areas of speech, language, and oral communication
• Participate in team conferences and decisions regarding student need
• Perform all other duties or serve on District or site-based committees as assigned by the administrator

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