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 :

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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