School Speech Language Pathologist / SLP

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The Los Angeles Unified School District is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for a Full-Time, School-Based Position.

So what is LAUSD looking for in a Candidate?

As a Speech Language Pathologist Certified Staff Member you will be responsible for:

Provide a variety of speech and language services to students between the ages of 3 and 22 years under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) including:

• Prevention: Working with school staff and classroom teachers to facilitate speech and language development for all students.
• Pre-referral: Providing individualized classroom strategies to facilitate specific communication skills.
• Assessment: Utilizing thorough formal and informal assessment methods to determine eligibility and services for students suspected of having a Speech or language impairment.
• Intervention: Developing and implementing educationally-based IEP communication goals using a variety of service delivery models to support the classroom curriculum.

School-based speech-language therapy focuses on oral communication activities to support the student's ability to access his/her educational program in the following communication domains:

• Receptive/Expressive/Pragmatic Language
• Articulation/Phonology
• Voice
• Fluency
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Speech-Language Pathologists ALL Program-related benefits, including:

• Full medical, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents
• STRS, California's State Teacher Retirement System (8% of monthly salary)
• Maintenance of caseload averages
• Laptop computers and Web-based scheduling, treatment records and IEPs
• District sponsored ASHA approved CEUs
• Opportunities for participation in innovative programs
• Leadership/advancement opportunities
• CFY/RPE supervision available
• Utilize the most current assessment and therapy materials