Speech and Language Pathologist

River Delta Unified School District•Rio Vista, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education, plans and provides language and speech services to schools in River Delta Unified School District. Services may include consultation and direct therapy with students having mild to severe language disabilities as well as working with school staff, families, and related personnel. The Speech and Language Pathologist also provides case management services. Duties may vary according to assignment.

Requirements

Knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Knowledge of general methods and techniques of individual and group speech therapy commonly used for students with special needs.
Knowledge of issues involving language, articulation, stuttering, cleft palate, voice disorders and any other disorder affecting communication abilities.
Knowledge of educational and medical applications of adaptive equipment.
Knowledge of basic principles of child behavior.
Knowledge of techniques used in the assessment and treatment of speech disabilities.
Knowledge of educational and developmental needs of children with specific disabilities.
Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations related to speech therapy in public schools.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR techniques.
Ability to interpret and explain district and school policies and procedures.
Ability to provide speech therapy services to special education and other students.
Ability to observe and manage behavior of students according to approved procedures.
Ability to motivate and encourage positive learning patterns and behavior to students with special needs.
Ability to monitor the use of adaptive equipment.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports related to assigned students and activities.
Ability to provide consultation for classroom and home management of speech problems.
Ability to explain and provide training on speech therapy.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
Ability to understand and work within scope of authority.
Ability to compose letters, memoranda, and other written documents.
Ability to type at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
Ability to maintain reliable, punctual, and regular attendance.
Ability to work independently in the absence of a supervisor.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and mutually productive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to focus on details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
Ability to display honesty, adherence to principals, personal accountability, and confidentiality.
Ability to present self as a positive representative of the organization.
Ability to maintain emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, adversity.
Ability to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating assigned equipment.
Ability to maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions, demonstrating intellectual capabilities, oral comprehension, oral expression, auditory understanding, memorization, and written comprehension.
Teaching experience, which may include student teaching.
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Possession of any valid California credential authorizing service as a language and speech therapist.
Possession of a valid California driver's license and/or be able to provide own transportation in conduct of work assignments with mileage reimbursed.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) is a plus, but not required.
Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and administer a speech and language therapy program consistent with the district's needs.
Participate in special education admissions and dismissal meetings when appropriate.
Provide speech therapy services within the bounds of available resources and facilities.
Administer language tests beyond the screening test when needed for a more complete diagnosis, and coordinate speech therapy activities.
Meet the requirements and the needs of the pupils with communicative disorders as identified in categorical aid projects.
Assist and instruct teachers in alleviating students' communication difficulties.
Maintain attendance records in accordance with California State Law as pertains to speech therapy.
Refer to community agencies when severity warrants in the areas of language, articulation, stuttering, cleft palate, voice disorders and any other disorder affecting communication abilities.
Speak and consult with community agencies, parents, medical personnel and teachers and act as a liaison among these groups for children with communication disorders.
Attend staff, faculty, state and national meetings.
Review research literature and maintain knowledge of state legislation as it pertains to speech and hearing services in the public schools.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Conducts assessment/evaluation of student abilities and needs; initiates, notifies, and conducts IEP process for language and speech students; facilitates, attends and serves as a member of the IEP team to determine eligibility of student for program
Assists in the development of IEP instructional goals/objectives and language, speech goals while adhering to IEP legal and time guidelines; reassesses/evaluates student progress and submits reports in a timely manner to coincide with IEP review meetings.
Establishes appropriate instructional/learning environment for the student; develops a variety of instructional activities to meet the student's individual language and speech goals/objectives which are based upon the IEP -- these goals may be implemented in the classroom or community; processes teacher referrals, conducts screening programs, and/or in-depth language and speech assessments to identify pupils; provides direct group or individual therapy and maintains therapy records; provides consultation services to staff and parents for intervention strategies to meet language and speech IEP goals; prepares progress reports for individual students including prognosis and recommendation for continued language and speech services.
Maintains written/oral communication with parents, staff, and other district personnel; serves as a resource/liaison with other community agencies and services; attends various school related meetings; establishes rapport with students receiving therapy/instruction; implements behavior modification skills; assesses and analyzes student's overall communication performance to determine the cause of deficiencies.
Provides parent education related to student needs; provides training and consultation with teachers and paraprofessionals regarding language and speech needs of individual students; provides in-service training/consultation to staff and school district personnel; participates in professional development activities.