Speech & Language Pathologist

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Maxim Staffing Solutions- Allied Health provides contract, per-diem, temp-to-perm, and direct hire Allied Health personnel to facilities throughout the nation.

Maxim’s national network of offices allows clients to quickly respond to unexpected staffing shortages, reduce unnecessary costs, and maintain quality service.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES

• Develop systematic procedures for the review of diagnostic findings, instructional and clinical methods for use with designated students.
• Use available methods, techniques, and materials to compare to accomplish the goals and objectives for each designated student.
• Use formal methods for evaluating and documenting the student's progress in achieving specific objectives and terminal goals.
• Participate in the eligibility and planning required for the development of the IEP when a communication disorder is present.
• Conduct speech and language therapy programs for specifically selected students and ensure that the professional services rendered to students are of the highest quality.
• Maintain a file on each of the students enrolled and be responsible for the distribution of progress reports to administrators and other school personnel.
• Initiate referrals, through appropriate District procedures, to other professional resources when necessary.
• Work with classroom teachers, paraeducators, and parents to implement speech and language programs.
• Provide teacher in-service programs and parent workshops related to the development of communication skills.
• Provide consultative services to parents, teachers, and other school personnel.
• Maintain the State School Register and compile data and reports as requested by the District.
• Attend staff meetings and District in-service meetings for the purpose of implementing and improving speech and language services to the students.
• Follow the Code of Ethics as adopted by the Board of Trustees.
• Comply with all provisions of the California Education Code; California Administrative Code, Title V; other governmental codes;

and policies, rules, regulations, and procedures of the Board of Trustees.

Perform such other duties as may be designated by the Principal.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF :

• Developmental language systems used by the severely and physically disabled population.
• Current communication techniques.
• Appropriate assessment techniques for students exhibiting a wide range of disabilities.
• Non-oral communication techniques.
• Test selection, assessment procedures, and interpretation of test results.
• Assistive and Augmentative communication devices and applications.
• IEP team process and timelines.

SKILL TO :

• Support staff in the use of effective strategies and techniques for the development and reinforcement of pre-language and language skills.
• Work with students, parents, staff, and community agencies.
• Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the development and implementation of IEPs.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Keep records and prepare reports.

ABILITY TO :

• Respond to questions, inquiries, and complaints from parents, students, teachers, and representatives from other school districts.
• Explain processes and procedures as they apply to the speech and language program.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Consult effectively with staff and parents.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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