Speech & Language Pathologist (.8Fte)

About the Employer

Welcome to Clayton Valley Charter High School

• Home of the Ugly Eagles! We have a passion to educate, a commitment to excellence, and a strong connection to our students and school community. Clayton Valley Charter High School is looking for dedicated professionals who possess these qualities and want to play an important role in our students' lives. Located in the San Francisco East Bay Area (Clayton/Concord), CVCHS values its teachers and staff members, and they are among the highest compensated in the region. Our independent conversion charter school serves more than 2,200 students offering five dedicated academies, Advanced Placement courses, Career Technical Education, visual and performing arts, a robust athletic program, and so much more. If you want to make a difference and join a team impacting student lives, apply today to be a part of our Ugly Eagle community!

Job Summary

Job Summary

SPEECH & LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Special Education will provide diagnostic and therapeutic services for language, speech and hearing disabled students to assist them in achieving success through specialized instruction/and or services. The specialist will assist classroom teachers and parents in helping students alleviate weaknesses in communication skills. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate students for speech and language services for possible remediation. Report the severity of the problem, nature of the problem and probable outcome with therapy.

• Confer with teachers and staff on student's communication needs.

• Assess the functional effect of hearing impairment as it affects the student's progress in the classroom.

• Design and write specific instructional goals based upon assessment findings and specific learning and behavioral needs.

• Provide individualized Instruction to students according to assessed needs and specific instructional goals in support of the student's core curriculum in accordance with students' Individualized Education Plan .

• Review and evaluate progress against established instructional goals for each student in the program.

• Participate in professional improvement programs by attending courses, conferences, and lectures.

• Participate in special education staff meetings and site faculty meetings.

• Collaborate with classroom teachers, site administrators and students to design and schedule services in support of the classroom program.

• Comply with SELPA guidelines for special education in accordance with State and Federal guidelines.

• Participate in Individualized Education Plan meetings as directed

• Other duties as assigned. ABILITY TO:

• Maintain confidentiality in dealing with students, parents, and faculty with the appropriate records.

• Deal with and be sensitive to the needs of young people.

• Deal politely with members of the public; knowledge of rules, regulat

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Below are the required Qualifications for this position:

• Master's Degree in related field

• Must possess or be in the process of obtaining a Valid California credential authorizing Speech

• Language Pathology services or ability to obtain one

• Experience working with students in a school setting (preferably in a charter school) Please make sure to include the following documents in your application:

• Copy of Transcript (Unofficial MA Transcripts)

• Credential Copy

• Letter of Introduction

• Letter(s) of Recommendation

• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Below are the required Qualifications for this position:

• Master's Degree in related field

• Must possess or be in the process of obtaining a Valid California credential authorizing Speech

• Language Pathology services or ability to obtain one

• Experience working with students in a school setting (preferably in a charter school) Please make sure to include the following documents in your application:

• Copy of Transcript (Unofficial MA Transcripts)

• Credential Copy

• Letter of Introduction

• Letter(s) of Recommendation

• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Clayton Valley Charter High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, ancestry, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, national origin, or mental or physical handicap in any of its policies or procedures related to admissions, employment, educational services, programs or activities.