Speech Therapist (Grades K-12) SY 25/26

HOLTVILLE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CERTIFICATED JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: District Speech Therapist

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services

Brief Description of Position:

Provides speech, language and hearing services to all school sites including testing and consulting to assist them in meeting the educational needs of pupils.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Establish and implement procedures regarding assessment of referred students and special education program evaluation.

2. Act as a liaison to local, county, and State Department of Education personnel.

3. Coordinate procedures for placement, transfer, and termination of students within special education

programs.

1. Coordinate with the Special Education Director to arrange with neighboring school districts for the

education of those handicapped students who cannot be served appropriately in the local district.

1. Assume responsibility for interpreting state and federal regulations relating to special education to

assure that district programs are in compliance.

1. Represent the district at SELPA Operation Committee meetings as an alternate when needed, as well as at other county or regional committee meetings as requested.

2. Maintain and disseminate, as appropriate, confidential records involving special education students,

as well as evaluate records of students new to the district.

1. Coordinate the on-going revision of referral and evaluation procedures, including forms utilized for

communication with parents.

1. Evaluate and interpret all testing and make recommendations for placement both in special education

classes and regular classes, if appropriate.

1. May assist in completing state and local forms regarding special education including the J-50

finance

forms, pupil counts, waivers, and the year-end report.

1. May establish eligibility of students for special education transportation and work with the

2. transportation supervisor to provide appropriate services.

3. Conduct follow-up calls on special education placement to facilitate home-school relationship and

school adjustment of child.

1. Participate in I.E.P. meetings as necessary, to meet the state requirement for placement, goal-setting,

on-going evaluation, and dismissal of all students in Special Education classes.

1. Work together with district psychologist and with teachers to implement individual prescriptive

teaching and other remediation designed to help overcome the learning and behavior problems of

students.

1. Evaluate and make recommendations regarding students being considered for retention, acceleration,

or a difference class level.

1. Work closely with Special Education teachers in program development and evaluation.

2. Apprise teachers of new techniques and materials and their use with individual students.

3. Work and confer with outside agencies such as Mental Health, Vocational Rehabilitation, California

Children's Services, Imperial Valley College, Regional Center, Head Start, and Work Training Center

to ensure appropriate provision of services for special education students.

1. Assist in organizing in-service activities regarding special education for certificated and classified

employees.

1. Participate in faculty meetings, parent organization meetings, in-service training, and other

community and school groups.

1. Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Services.

Supervision Exercised or Received:

Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Special Services.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

Credential: Credential authorizing services in speech, language and hearing.

Education: Master's degree in education preferred.

Experience: Wide range of contact with exceptional children of all ages; successful experience as a speech therapist or special education.

Employment Standards:

Knowledge of: Special education program opportunities for students; learning theory; child development; intelligence, achievement, and personality assessment; federal and state laws related to special education programs and student records; and school management budgeting.

Ability to: Work competently and comfortably with students, parents, teachers and administrators; meet district standards for physical and mental health; plan, organize, and implement district policies; prepare clear and concise written reports; exercise initiative; and exercise mature judgement; ability to develop empathy with parents and pupils; appearance, grooming, and personality which establish a desirable example for pupils. Ability to sit for prolonged periods, complete a case study and develop an individual education plan; work independently, be flexible and work under time constraints. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds, near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation.

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