Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing speech and language services to meet the individual needs of students with oral communication and speech/language impairments. The position is responsible for screening and assessment, goal development, and planning/implementing appropriate speech and language treatment services to maximize student learning.

Essential Job Functions:

• Shared Vision: Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes
• Culture of Excellence: Fosters a safe, culturally responsive, and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend school daily
• Teaching and Learning: Creates powerfully engaging experiences aligned to our academic model, and designed to accelerate student learning and achievement
• Data & Assessment: Regularly engages in individual student case management by proactively making data-driven decisions
• Innovation: Develops and executes innovative teaching and learning strategies to ensure a world-class and well-rounded education
• Professional Growth: Committed to continuous growth, actively engages in professional development opportunities, and contributes to our professional learning community
• Community Outreach: Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key community events
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience working as a Speech Language Pathologist in a K-12 setting (1 year preferred)
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Speech Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders
• Valid Clinical Credential from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing in Language, Speech, and Hearing, OR a California License as a Speech Language Pathologist
• Relates positively to children and instills in them a desire to improve
• Relates positively to parents, school personnel, and other professional people
• Demonstrates personality characteristics that enhance effectiveness in a school setting
• Communicates effectively and uses appropriate professional language skills in writing and speaking
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and desire to improve professional knowledge and competence
• Technology skills that allow the clinician to write web-based IEPs

Skills, Knowledge:

• Determines a student's needs based on assessment provided by the student's school or outside agencies
• Conducts formal and/or informal assessments necessary to develop an appropriate diagnostic-prescriptive program
• Conveys pertinent information to appropriate personnel, including referrals to community agencies
• Determines if students are eligible for services in the areas of articulation/phonology, abnormal voice, fluency, and language
• Provides written reports for parents and applicable personnel after assessment is completed
• Develops and implements an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Reviews IEPs at least annually
• Writes progress reports
• Provides information and assistance to parents
• Schedules and provides individual and/or group therapy as determined by the IEP team
• Meets and confers with administrators and teachers about the methods and techniques for dealing with special problems and modifying education programs for speech/language/hearing problems
• Arranges necessary materials and equipment for speech therapy activities
• Assumes responsibility for implementation of Standard School District policies, State Department of Education regulations, and Federal regulations related to speech and language therapy services
• Pursues professional growth through conferences, workshops, and coursework

Working Conditions:

• Environment: Office environment; fast-paced work, constant interruptions
• Physical requirements: Hearing and speaking to exchange information, make presentations and communicate over the telephone; seeing to read, prepare, and proofread documents and view computer monitors; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies; lifting light objects; ability to go to sites apart from primary office to conduct business.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Pay Range: $80,898.00 - $125,354.71. Final compensation will depend on skills & experience.