Speech Pathologists (Pre Interns and Interns)

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Planning:

• Establishes program goals within the special education program for children with communicative handicaps.
• Makes necessary physical arrangements at the site for program implementation.
• Arranges suitable schedule for speech and language screening.
• Establishes a record-keeping system for maintaining student records in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

Program Implementation:

• Screens students to determine those who may need speech and language therapy services.
• Obtains permission for appropriate diagnostic testing; administers those tests.
• Conducts conferences with parents, school personnel and other professional personnel to acquire necessary information for complete appraisal of students' communicative abilities and needs.
• Participates in the writing of each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Exchanges pertinent information with teachers regarding children who will be scheduled for speech and language therapy.
• Schedules students for speech and language therapy; provides speech and language therapy as scheduled.
• Offers suggestions for teacher consideration of speech and language activities which might be beneficial for children exhibiting communicative handicaps.
• Makes referrals to school personnel and other professional personnel when applicable.
• Arranges for necessary materials and equipment for therapy activities.
• Keeps student records in accordance with the regulations of the District, County, State and Federal regulations.
• Insures that total program is in accord with local district policy.

Performance Evaluation:

• Administers applicable diagnostic test to determine whether students' needs have been met: i.e., IEP goals and objectives of speech and language therapy.
• If therapy goals and objectives are not achieved, implement, alternate program(s) or makes appropriate referrals.
• Dismisses students when communicative needs have been met; reevaluates periodically.
• Makes complete report on each student for necessary files.

Professional Growth:

• Attends professional conferences, workshops and advanced courses in communications and allied professional fields.
• Reads current journals and literature in communications and allied professional fields.
• Reviews new materials and equipment.
• Actively participates in local, state and national professional speech and hearing organizations.

Other Duties:

• The speech and language specialist attends local school meetings when requested and scheduled professional staff meetings. He or she also speaks to professional, parent and

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community groups as requested. A summary report of the total year's program is prepared and submitted to the Coordinator.

• The speech and language specialist performs any other duties as assigned by the Principal in accordance with district procedures and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Credentials:

• Appropriate California credential(s) for providing speech and language therapy services.

Experience:

• Preferably one year in professional speech and language therapy services.

Personal and Professional Qualifications:

• Ability to relate positively to children and instill in them a desire to improve.
• Ability to relate positively to parents, school personnel and other lay and professional people.
• Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner; present a favorable personal appearance; and demonstrate personality characteristics which enhance effectiveness in a school setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively, with a pleasant voice and correct articulation; use appropriate, professional language skills in writing and speaking.
• Demonstrate positive attitude and desire to improve professional knowledge and competence.

BARGAINING UNIT: Certificated

The filing deadline for the above opportunity is Wednesday, December 6, 2012, at 4:00 p.m. If you are interested in the above position, please submit:

External: Application, resume, 3 letters of reference, copy of transcripts and credential to the Personnel Office by the deadline.

Requirements / Qualifications