Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) *26/27 School Year

Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) *26/27 School Year* at Forest Charter School

About the Employer

Forest Charter School is a TK-12 Independent Study school that offers a personalized learning experience. Forest Charter offers full homeschool, co-ops, and block classes to meet the educational needs of each student. Forest Charter School commits to nurturing the love of learning within our school community. Our dedicated staff pledges to provide an environment of educational excellence that honors the student’s individual learning style. Through positive collaboration between students, parents, and educators, Forest Charter School supports each student’s educational goals by offering personalized options in the selection and implementation of curriculum to prepare them for future success.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Summary of Position: Under the direction of the Director of Student Services and the school administrator, this position provides speech and language assessments and therapy to students who have a variety of communicative disorders. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: The Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) demonstrates knowledge of speech, language, communication, and related disorders that impact students’ educational performance, as well as principles and practices of assessment, intervention, and progress monitoring in school-based settings. The SLP applies evidence-based strategies to evaluate and treat articulation, language, fluency, voice, social communication, and pragmatic skills, including the use of augmentative and alternative communication systems as appropriate. This role requires strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; the ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams; and the capacity to work independently while managing caseload responsibilities. The SLP maintains confidentiality and professional standards, demonstrates cultural responsiveness and inclusivity, and maintains current knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and best practices governing speech and language services in California schools See full job description: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Osy2EK6tOJr_Y9A2UEW_Ofr_tkCFq4WH/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105307509539214200188&rtpof=true&sd=true

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