Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Primary Functions: Provide instruction, supervise and coordinate the language, speech, and hearing (LSH) program in collaboration with general education staff. Performance Responsibilities • Conduct assessment of pupils suspected of having an impairment of language, speech, or hearing. • Screen students for the purpose of determining the need for further individualized assessment. • Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and provide specialized instruction and services for pupils with disorders of language, speech and hearing in accordance with their IEPs. • Monitor pupil progress on a regular basis as related to the IEP. • Participate in the review and revision of IEPs. • Serve as case manager for pupils enrolled only in the LSH program in coordination with the pupil’s general education program. • Consult with school personnel, parents, and various community agencies to improve the quality of student outcomes, develop solutions, and plan curriculum • Supervise student activities for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment. • Direct instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student aides in implementing the LSH program. • Participate in student study team meetings, parent conferences and site meetings for the purpose of exchange of information. • Maintain required records and complete reports for program, including Medi-Cal billing. • Conduct hearing screening tests for referred students; prepare annual state report. • Perform other related duties as assigned.  

Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of: assessment instruments and their application; teaching methods appropriate to disability; relevant Education Code. Possession of ASHA Certification and/or California License.
Abilities: Establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students, parents and community; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; apply assessment instruments; interpret test data.
 ADA Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift objects weighing approximately 10 lbs. (i.e. paperwork, files), push, pull, drag, and grasp objects, talk/hear conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/color vision/field of vision.