Speech Language Pathologist

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Speech and Language Pathologist

Our Mission & Commitment to Equity: The Accelerated Schools will graduate students who are prepared to succeed at the university and career of their choice who will enter the workplace as informed and productive employees.

At The Accelerated Schools, educational equity is continuously creating and implementing practices that are culturally responsive, and honoring voices from all educational and community partners. Through curiosity, inquiry, self and system reflection, we disrupt inequitable systems so that students graduate in four years, college, career and.or life ready.

Our Instructional Approach: Our instructional approach incorporates research-based practices, including project-based learning, student choice & voice, self-direction, and mentoring. Our students set their own short-term and long-term academic and personal goals, and our faculty members support students in monitoring their progress toward these goals every day.

Our Approach to Behavior Support: We embrace Restorative Practices and Circles as a means of building community. This system relies on a belief that all people should have opportunities to develop positive habits and learn from their mistakes. We believe that the best way to accomplish this goal is for us to listen to students, seek to understand their perspectives, and support their journey toward empowerment.

Location: Set within an urban empowerment zone just south of Downtown Los Angeles, The Accelerated Schools are located at 4000 S. Main Street in Los Angeles.

Demographics: The Accelerated School serves approximately 700 students in grades TK-8 and Wallis Annenberg High School serves approximately 500 students in grades 9-12: Accelerated Charter Elementary School (ACES) serves approximately 500 students in grades TK-6. 94% Latino and 97% economically disadvantaged.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Special Education Administrator, screen, evaluate and provide therapy, speech correction and special training to students with a variety of communication disabilities; monitor, assess and adjust therapy in response to student issues, needs and progress; meet, consult and confer with parents, staff, faculty, administrators and others concerning the speech and other communication needs and issues of students.

Responsibilities & Duties:

The following duties are typical of this classification:

Screen, evaluate and provide therapy, speech correction and special training to students with a variety of communication disabilities; provide individual and group treatment and instruction to students with various speech disabilities; establish and maintain treatment and therapeutic goals and objectives to improve student communication skills and enhance learning.

Monitor, assess and adjust therapy in response to student issues, needs and progress; administer, score and interpret diagnostic tests to identify language, speech, hearing and other communication needs of students; place students in appropriate treatment and therapeutic programs; develop and implement remedial strategies, goals, objectives, schedules and techniques; present assessment results during IEP team meetings.

Meet and confer with parents, staff, faculty, administrators and others concerning speech and other communication needs and issues of students; respond to parent requests; update parents concerning student progress; resolve therapeutic issues and conflicts in a proper and timely manner.

Assist teachers in screening referrals for speech therapy; observe and assess student conditions, diagnose speech problems and recommend student placement in appropriate school, special education and other programs; determine eligibility for services and therapy; follow up to assure students receive appropriate services.

Provide consultation and technical assistance to students, parents, staff, administrators and outside agencies concerning speech and other communication disabilities, therapy, instruction and related activities; respond to inquiries and provide information concerning plans, issues, problems, strategies, goals, objectives, principles, practices, techniques and procedures.

Review and analyze student assessments and records; identify, diagnose and formulate educational, treatment and development plans and strategies for various communication disabilities and other student issues; coordinate and oversee therapeutic student drills, exercises, practices and assignments; work with individual students to correct or minimize speech disabilities.

Provide recommendations to parents concerning methods for enhancing the communication and educational progress of students; refer parents to community resources, health agencies and outside therapy services as appropriate.

Coordinate the speech therapy program with other school programs and services; report educational and therapeutic progress of students to school personnel.

Prepare and maintain a variety of records, reports and files related to students, disabilities, assessments, therapy, progress and assigned activities.

Communicate with parents, staff, administrators, faculty and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns;

Operate a variety of office and instructional equipment including a computer and assigned software; utilize assistive technology devices; drive a vehicle to conduct work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Advanced-level diagnostic and clinical procedures, tests and equipment used in treatment of speech and language disorders.

Computer operation, applicable hardware and software associated with adaptive and speech and language technology.

Augmentative communication devices for students with severe handicaps.

Assessment theories, practices and techniques utilized for integration of students with special education needs.

Create and implement activities to achieve improvements in student language and speech deficiencies.

Technical aspects of the communications deficiency field.

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Safe practices in classroom activities.

Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special education needs.

Curriculum, goals and objectives of the department.

Operation of office machines including computer equipment and specified software.

Record-keeping techniques.

Applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws. :

Evaluate, plan and implement goals and objectives to meet the communication needs of individual students.

Conduct full-scale language and speech testing and assessment.

Provide speech and language therapy.

Learn and utilize adaptive technology and program electronic communication aids.

Evaluate, implement and develop procedures and programs to diagnose and assist in the diagnosis of deficient communication.

Understand and relate to children with special needs.

Monitor and evaluate student progress.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Prepare and deliver oral presentations.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Maintain records and prepare reports.

Operate a computer terminal to enter data, maintain records and generate reports.

Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Operate specialized testing and diagnostic equipment.

Sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

Valid California Speech License

Spanish Language Fluency Preferred.

Compensation:

$93,600-$110,000.

11-month position

Vision, dental and medical coverage

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time 11 month position, working 40 hours per week, including instructional time, planning, professional development, and other duties.

Our Ideal Teammate:

You believe that diversity drives innovation, and you demonstrate -- through words and actions -- that you value difference.

You have a passionate commitment to and a sense of urgency for the support of students from underserved communities, along with a belief that all students can achieve at high levels.

You believe in the power of formative assessment, coaching, and professional development as critical levers in school improvement.

You believe that learning occurs more readily through dialogue, rather than monologue.

You use assessments as a starting point -- not an ending point -- for learning experiences.

You thrive when building strong relationships with children, teens, and adults, especially when it comes to building trust and credibility.

You are a learner. You dont shy away from new situations, but rather dive right in and seek out opportunities to continuously improve your skills and expand your impact on students, while learning from those around you.

You believe that the success or failure of students learning is about what educators do or dont do. You will find ways to help students overcome any obstacles to their learning.

To Apply: Please visit www.edjoin.org to complete the application. Attach resume, letter of interest, and recommendation letter. Open until filled.

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The Accelerated Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any student, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.