POSITION TITLE: SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT EXAM
MUST PASS DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) FINGERRINT CLEARANCE
SALARY: $67,045 - $97,326 per year (Based on 184 work days per year)
Masters Stipend $2,825 or Doctorate Stipend $3,725 (prorated monthly)
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned administrator, provide speech and language assessments and therapy to students who have a variety of qualifying conditions; determine eligibility for services and therapy; provide therapy in the areas of receptive and expressive language, articulation, stuttering and voice; support the transition of students through the education system.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Provide speech and language assessments and therapy to students (0-18 years of age, infant through high school) who have a variety of qualifying conditions; determine eligibility for services and therapy; provide therapy in the areas of receptive and expressive language, articulation, stuttering and voice.
Accept and process referrals; administer and interpret diagnostic tests to identify the language, speech and hearing needs of referred students; evaluate results and determine primary speech and language condition; communicate related information to the IEP Team.
Consult with parents, teachers, and principals regarding the language, speech, and hearing needs of students; serve as a member of the IEP Team and Student Study Team or other teams as appropriate.
Prepare appropriate IEP’s, IFSP’s and assessments for students who meet criteria for speech and language services; prepare diagnostic reports; provide recommendations to the IEP Team members; facilitate referrals to other agencies, clinics or resources when necessary.
Implement effective remediation strategies and behavioral management techniques to individuals enrolled in therapy; collaborate with regular and special education teachers and provide classroom intervention.
Design augmentative communication systems and train students, staff and parents in related systems; design speech and language home programs and train parents in their use; provide speech and language screening as necessary.
Drive a vehicle to make home and/or hospital visits for infants, preschoolers and students as needed to assess and implement speech and language therapy plans as assigned by the position.
Coordinate and conduct therapy programs for swallowing and feeding disorders.
Assist in the evaluation of overall program effectiveness; communicate program needs to immediate supervisor and district administrators as appropriate.
Organize and maintain records as required by law and County Office policy.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with district and county personnel, parents, students and community members.
OTHER DUTIES:
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; attend workshops, conferences and classes to increase professional knowledge; update knowledge of current trends and developments in the area of assignments.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Remediation strategies and behavior management techniques.
Instructional terminology, program philosophies, concepts, materials, methods and procedures.
Proper administration, evaluation and interpretation of diagnostic test and measurements.
Techniques and methods of speech and language assessment, diagnosis, evaluation and planning.
Principles of child development.
Community agencies and referral sources.
Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Record keeping and report writing techniques.
District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Technical aspects of field of specialty.
ABILITY TO:
Provide speech and language assessments and therapy to students who have a variety of special education qualifying conditions.
Determine eligibility for services and therapy.
Provide therapy in the areas of receptive and expressive language, articulation, stuttering and voice.
Recognize problems which may interfere with students’ learning or the physical/emotional welfare of students and implement appropriate solutions in the learning environment.
Make generalizations, evaluations or decisions without immediate supervision.
Develop and implement activities for the remediation of language, speech and hearing disorders.
Interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Operate a computer terminal and related software.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
Maintain current knowledge of technical advances in the field.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: master’s degree in speech pathology, audiology or related field.
ASL experience desirable.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California State Clinical and Rehabilitative Services Credential – Language, Speech and Hearing or California State Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential.
Valid California Class C driver’s license.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor work environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist children.
Seeing to read a variety of materials.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Carrying, pushing or pulling.
Lifting moderately heavy objects such as testing materials, books and others.
Salary : $67,045 - $97,326
