Part Time Speech Language Pathologist 25/26 School Year

BASIC FUNCTIONS: Itinerant position to work with communicatively handicapped students - (K-8) RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate in district-wide kindergarten speech and language screening program Participate as consultant to the Student Study Team and member of School Assessment Team Make referrals when appropriate Conduct full diagnostic assessment (K-8) - speech, language, voice, fluency Design and implement individualized educational programs for students with communication handicaps Maintain student records, attendance accounting and pupil progress reports Provide informational and consultative services relative to the management of the communication disorder to the student, the multi-disciplinary team, educational staff, the family and related medical/community agencies Conduct in-service training for teachers and fellow staff members as indicated Participate in site activities as specified in teaching contract Keep abreast of trends and developments in special education and seek out creative educational practices to improve quality of instruction QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of current appropriate California credentials Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology desirable Demonstration of successful working experience with communicatively handicapped students and their parents Demonstration of organization and management skills Knowledge of bilingual/bicultural assessment issues highly desirable