Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist Certificated Position

The Speech Language Pathologist is a certificated position responsible for assessing and providing remedial programs and instructional activities and strategies to students with speech-language disorders at one or more school sites. The Speech Language Pathologist works under the supervision of the Director of Special Education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The position of Speech-Language Pathologist includes but is not limited to the following list of representative duties:

E=Essential Task

• Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to assess the speech-language needs of pupils in order to design and implement appropriate language and speech remediation strategies and evaluate student progress. (E)
• Provide individual and small group speech-language therapy services for students who meet eligibility criteria. (E)
• Work effectively and collaboratively with general and special education staff in the design and implementation of effective language and speech instructional/remedial models. (E)
• Collaborate with general and special education staff in planning and implementing a comprehensive speech / language program, and when appropriate, integrate and align therapy activities with core curriculum while involving staff and parents in the therapy process. (E)
• Prepare materials and/or equipment for use in classroom and therapy activities, and maintain (daily) lesson plans, related to instructional and classroom activities. (E)
• Adapt and modify language and speech instructional materials as appropriate for staff use in the classroom.
• Provide an educational environment which establishes, maintains and reinforces appropriate student behavior, attitudes and social skills. (E)
• Prepare and send parent invitations to IEP meetings for speech only students, generate assessment plans, prepare, complete, and maintain required IEP paperwork and student records including but not limited to student assessment documents, anecdotal records, progress monitoring of IEP goals / objectives, and records of documented parent contact. (E)
• Establish and maintain a systematic record keeping system to monitor compliance with state and federal regulations and district procedures. (E)
• Attend Individualized Education Program meetings, Speech-Language Program staff meetings, Special Education department meetings and Da Vinci-wide professional development meetings. (E)
• Participate in case conferences and student study team meetings as needed or requested.
• Conduct language and speech related projects, in-service trainings, and family and/or parent/community education programs.
• When appropriate, recommend augmentative devices or develop communication boards/books/folders or other tools to address students' communication needs.
• Perform other related professional duties as assigned.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with children, parents and school staff; communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, approachable, and receptive attitude toward students, with particular skill working with diverse students and families.
• Remain calm under stressful conditions.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in English, both orally and in writing; print and write legibly.
• Apply common sense understanding in carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; deal with problems using good judgment.

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree from regionally-accredited college or university (required)
• California Speech-Language Pathology Services or Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential (required)
• Clinical Certificate of Competency (CCC) (required)
• Successfully complete a practicum in speech and language; or one year of full-time successful experience as a Speech and Language Pathologist (preferred)
• Must possess knowledge of recent educational and remediation trends related to speech-language students.

Working Conditions / Environment

• Office environment, classrooms, driving a vehicle from site to site to conduct work related activities.

Physical Abilities:

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions:

• This type of work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve working or standing for brief periods.
• Accurately perceiving the sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.