Speech Language Pathologist

St. HOPE Public Schools•Sacramento, CA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

St. HOPE Public Schools has a mission to graduate self-motivated, industrious, and critical-thinking leaders committed to serving others, passionate about lifelong learning, and prepared to earn a degree from a four-year college. The Speech Language Pathologist will work with staff and families to coordinate special education service delivery for students in need of speech and/or language support. This role may also provide preventative support to students not yet identified as needing special education services. The ideal candidate will bring passion and grit to the mission and vision of St. HOPE Public Schools, a desire to positively impact the Oak Park community, and help close the achievement gap for the scholar population. They will have a willingness to learn, grow, and work hard.

Requirements

Master's Degree
Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years' full-time work in an urban, underserved community
Bilingual speaking, reading, and writing abilities (Spanish)

Responsibilities

Assesses students' communication skills (e.g. articulation, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language, etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment.
Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents, teachers, physicians, administration, maintenance personnel, team members, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g. testing/screening, IEPs, parent conferences, pre-referral staffing, etc.) for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans, and/or providing training to parents/students/staff.
Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Instructs assigned support staff for the purpose of providing information on communicative disorders, use of assistive devices and feeding techniques and/or implementing prescribed treatment plans.
Instructs eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies (e.g. hearing aids, FM systems, augmentative communication devices, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.
Interprets medical reports within the scope of Speech/Language Pathologist’s experience and goals for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate.
Maintains files and/or records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, billing information, treatment plans, required documentation, quarterly reports, screening results, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. training, IEPs, team meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Performs site visits at multiple work sites including home visits for the purpose of providing therapy and assistance as required.
Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. activity logs, correspondence, memos, treatment plans, Medicaid billings, reports, required documentation, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing a written reference, and/or conveying information.
Provides speech and language therapy to students for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of speech and language disorders on student success.
Attends and participates in school-wide events both during and after-hours to promote stakeholder engagement and satisfaction.