Speech Therapist

District Mission: A District that promotes education, pride, and progress. Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fourteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.

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Valid California Language, Speech, and Hearing License/ Credential or a ClinicalRehabilitative Services Credential.

Prime Duties & Responsibilities:1. Assess and diagnose speech, language and hearingdisorders, and determine programeligibility.2. Formulate and implement goals and objectives andestablish an individualized therapyprogram forqualifying students.3. Provide therapy for students demonstrating problems with receptive andexpressivelanguage, voice disorders, speech fluency and hearingimpairments.4. Understand and expedite federal and State regulationsas they pertain to speech,language and hearingservices.5. Maintain complete and accurate records ofattendance accounting data.6. Assist parents and teachers in understanding and implementing therapeutic goals forindividual children andstudents.7. Assume responsibility for an assigned student caseload regarding the statemandated IEPreview process. This includes but is not limited to:a) Assist in the preparation and conducting of annualand triennial reviews accordingto legaltimelines.b) Complete necessary assessment and develop awritten report includingpreliminary goals andobjectives.c) Assist in notifying parents of meeting date.d) Review and update case load files annually oras directed to assure theycontain all proper documentation.e) Works in conjunction with psychologist in ensuringthe timely completion ofTotal Service IEP Reports.8. Cooperate with County personnel and other agencieswhen supplementaryinformation or services arenecessary.9. Instruct individuals in receptive integrative/processingand expressive language skills.10. Attend appropriate meetings and staff developmentprograms as directed.

Valid California Language, Speech, and Hearing License/ Credential or a Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential.

Prime Duties & Responsibilities: 1. Assess and diagnose speech, language and hearingdisorders, and determine program eligibility. 2. Formulate and implement goals and objectives andestablish an individualized therapy program forqualifying students. 3. Provide therapy for students demonstrating problems with receptive and expressivelanguage, voice disorders, speech fluency and hearing impairments. 4. Understand and expedite federal and State regulationsas they pertain to speech, language and hearingservices. 5. Maintain complete and accurate records ofattendance accounting data. 6. Assist parents and teachers in understanding and implementing therapeutic goals for individual children andstudents. 7. Assume responsibility for an assigned student caseload regarding the state mandated IEPreview process. This includes but is not limited to: a) Assist in the preparation and conducting of annualand triennial reviews according to legaltimelines. b) Complete necessary assessment and develop awritten report including preliminary goals andobjectives. c) Assist in notifying parents of meeting date. d) Review and update case load files annually oras directed to assure they contain all proper documentation. e) Works in conjunction with psychologist in ensuringthe timely completion of Total Service IEP Reports. 8. Cooperate with County personnel and other agencieswhen supplementary information or services arenecessary. 9. Instruct individuals in receptive integrative/processingand expressive language skills. 10. Attend appropriate meetings and staff developmentprograms as directed.

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Additional Salary Information: Yeary Stipend - $1,000 Masters $1,500 Doctorate