Speech & Language Pathologist (26-27SY)

Lighthouse Community Public Schools•Oakland, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lighthouse Community Charter School is looking for a Speech and Language Pathologist who is relentlessly committed to ensuring that traditionally underserved students achieve our mission of completing college and securing the career of choice. Lighthouse staff believe that this important mission is not only attainable; it is essential to transforming our Oakland community. The Speech & Language Pathologist will be an integral part of the multi-tiered systems of support team (MTSS) which ensures all students receive necessary academic, behavioral, and socio-emotional support to thrive in alignment with the Lighthouse Mission, Theory of Change, Graduate Profile, and Instructional Stances.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Valid California Speech-Language Pathology School Services Credential or California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential with an authorization in Language, Speech and Hearing
2+ years as a Speech and Language Pathologist, preferably in a school setting

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or equivalent in speech-language pathology from an accredited educational institution
Certification of Clinical Competence issued by ASHA
Knowledge of El Dorado Charter SELPA and SEIS
Spanish fluency

Responsibilities

Conduct speech and language evaluations for initial or triennial evaluations (including selecting appropriate instruments, administering tests, observing, and writing a report) and interpret results to parents, teachers, and administrators
Provide recommendations to the individualized education plan (IEP) team regarding eligibility pursuant to California Education Code, goals, accommodations, modifications, and services
Provide direct, individual and/or small group speech and language therapy to students inside or outside of the general education setting
Collaborate with the general education and special education teachers, as well as other service providers, to support language across all settings and encourage the generalization of skills
Partner with families to share strategies and recommendations for how to support goals in the home
Collect data on students’ progress in order to adjust support and instruction
Participate in the multi-tiered systems of supports through providing observation and recommendations, screening students, and/or providing therapy through a response to intervention model
Participate in special education team meetings to support alignment across the program
Attend student-led conferences and other student/family events, as appropriate
Create and maintain, records, files, and reports as required by federal, state, and SELPA regulations
Maintain knowledge of current regulations pertaining to special education and participate in professional development to keep abreast of best practices and other relevant content
Supervise a Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant, when appropriate
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, LCPS mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
Perform other related duties as required and assigned