Speech-Language Pathologist

Aspire Public Schools•Oakland, CA

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About The Position

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy. The Speech-Language Pathologist carries out the Special Education program for Aspire Public Schools.

Requirements

Strong communication and community-building skills
Outstanding training and presentation abilities
Experience in performance assessment
Strong problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Flexibility and the ability to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed
Bachelor’s degree
Valid Speech-Language Pathology School Services credential, Clinical credential or Rehabilitative Services credential with an authorization in Language, Speech and Hearing
2+ years as a Speech-Language Pathologist preferred
Professionals in their Clinical Fellowship Year are encouraged to apply.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct, individual or small group instruction to identified pupils on a regularly scheduled basis as required in the IEP
Collaborate with other personnel working with Special Education students
Participate in developing and implementing Individual Educational Plans for students who qualify for Designated Instructional Services (DIS)
Implement and monitor IEP of students who qualify for Designated Instructional Services (DIS)
Screen, assess, and provide specialized speech and language services to students who qualify for services as established by State standards
Consult with school and home office staff
Develop instructional materials and strategies for Special Education students in the mainstream classroom
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.