Speech And Language Pathologist

POSITION TITLE: SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

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.

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