SPEECH & LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST; District Wide - Special Education Department

Calexico Unified School District • Calexico, CA

66d

About The Position

The job of Speech Pathologist is done for the purpose/s of assessing students’ speech development level; providing information for program development and student placement; improving students’ performance; and providing information on child development and/or issues on specific students to instructional personnel.

Requirements

• Prior job related experience
• Skills to apply assessment instruments, interpret test data, communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of assessment instruments and their application, relevant education codes state and district policies.
• Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, complete a case study and develop an individual education plan, work independently, be flexible and work under time constraints, work effectively with staff, parents, students and community.
• Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversation and other sounds, near/far visual acuity.
• Licensure for speech therapy, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Valid Driver’s License and proof of insurability.
• Valid CA Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential
• Letter of Interest
• Résumé
• Three letters of recommendation (MUST contain signature & MUST be no more than three years old)
• Copy of CBEST (if applicable)
• Exam Results for the following, if applicable: -CBEST -MSAT -RICA -PRAXIS/SSAT -CSET Program currently enrolled in, if applicable: -Pre-Intern -Intern -Induction (BTSA)
• Official Transcripts, from all Colleges & Universities attended - Must be legible for proper screening
• Copy of Transcript
• Credential Copy (Must attach copy of required credential)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters of recommendation; not more than three years old & must contain signature)
• Resume
• Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential - Language, Speech and Hearing

Responsibilities

• Assesses students’ communication skills (e.g. articulation, language, fluency, voice, etc.) for the purpose of determining their speech and language deficits and development recommendations.
• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, development plans for services and/or making recommendations.
• Facilitates meetings (e.g. IEP conferences, parent meetings, in-services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students functional goals.
• Instructs students for the purpose of implementing goals for re-mediation of speech and language deficits.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. evaluations, observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers and outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information.
• Presents information on various topics related to area of professional expertise in psychology for the purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback on treatment issues.
• Researches resources and methods (i.e. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining appropriate approach for students’ speech and language services.
• Screens students for the purpose of determining the need for further individualized assessment.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.

Benefits

• District contributes up to $10,000.00 for single employees, $17,500 for Employee plus one, and $21,500 for family medical, dental, vision, long-term disability and life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed