Speech and Language Pathologist

Lifelong Learning Administration Co•Los Angeles, CA

19d

About The Position

ALTA VISTA INNOVATION HIGH SCHOOL is hiring a full-time Speech and Language Pathologist to support school sites across the Los Angeles, Inland Empire, and High Desert regions. The position is Monday through Friday and may require travel between locations to meet site-specific needs. The Speech and Language Pathologist works with students to screen, evaluate, diagnose, and treat communication disorders, including concerns involving articulation, fluency, voice, verbal and written language, auditory comprehension, and cognitive communication. The role develops and carries out components of speech and language programs specified in students’ Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs), attends IEP meetings for assigned students, and reports periodically on student progress. The position reports to the Area Superintendent, Director, Special Education, or their designee.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders from an accredited institution.
A valid California Preliminary or Clear Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential; or a valid license issued by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board and eligibility for a Certificate of Clearance issued by CTC; or current enrollment in an approved SLP Services Credential program and eligibility for a state-issued waiver.
Knowledge of language, speech, and hearing assessments, including formal and informal procedures, techniques, and instrumentation, and the implications of speech and language disorders in educational settings.
Knowledge of Federal and State Education Codes, including K–12 and Public Charter School laws and governance.
Understanding of Independent Study, Personalized Learning, and Distance Learning models.
Knowledge of high school credits, graduation requirements, academic interventions, and alternative education programs.
Ability to work with students with speech, language, and communication deficits, including students with special needs.
Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, including the ability to evaluate alternatives using logic and reasoning.
Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in challenging situations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Education and Student Information Systems.
Ability to travel as required to perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of K–12 instruction, business, and human resource functions within California.

Responsibilities

Coordinate or participate in multidisciplinary student assessments and collaborate on multidisciplinary reports.
Provide speech therapy addressing students’ speech production, vocal production, and language needs.
Partner with teachers to integrate language and communication skills into regular educational activities.
Document and collect data on consultation sessions using the specified district platform, provide regular assessments, and document student progress.
Maintain organized client files and treatment logs and provide appropriate documentation to the interdisciplinary team.
Conduct student screenings and assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.
Develop speech and language goals and objectives and deliver services specified by students’ IEPs.
Develop and implement high-quality, legally compliant IEPs and ensure services comply with applicable standards, requirements, laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Attend and participate in required team, staff, and IEP meetings.
Develop instructional materials and evaluate commercially available treatment materials.
Keep current with developments and research in speech therapy, including assessment, treatment, service delivery, and teletherapy.
Serve as a resource to teachers and other service providers.
Manage time and follow the schedule, informing appropriate personnel of schedule departures.
Perform administrative duties and other assigned activities, which may be changed or modified.