Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist Openings in Placentia-Yorba Linda School District.

• Hours : 40
• Start Date : 2024 / 2025 school year
• Contract position for summer and the 24-25 school year
• Minimum 1 year of experience required

Pay Rate : $80 - $85 per hour; Travel package available if resided over 50 miles from worksite.

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist- Schools. The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for performing student evaluations as well as providing and documenting therapy services in accordance with the plan of care developed for each individual student and physician's orders when applicable.

For further information and / or to apply to this opportunity, please contact Magnus Ho with your resume at (url removed)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Assesses students’ communication skills (e.g. articulations, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language, etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment

Collaborates with a variety of groups and / or individuals for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines

Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g. testing / screening, IEPs, parent conferences, pre-referral staffing, etc.

for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans, and / or providing training to parents / students / staff

Develops treatment plans, interventions and / or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements

Instructs eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies (e.g. hearing aids, FM systems, augmentative communication devices, etc.

for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements

Maintains files and / or records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, billing information, treatment plans, required documentation, quarterly reports, screening results, etc.

for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and or compliance

Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. training, IEPs, team meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and / or gathering information

Provides speech and language therapy to students for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of speech and language disorders on student success

Seeks appropriate in-service and professional development. Works within the policies and regulations of the Governing Board and member school districts;

state public acts and regulations as described by the State Board of Education (ISBE); and applicable Federal laws, regulations and guidelines applicable to the education of students

Performs other duties as assigned / necessary

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Requirements

Minimum Requirements :

Hold a Professional Educator License as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in the state of assignment

Demonstrate excellence in verbal and written communications

Experience with collaborative groups and processes in a student-centered environment

Other qualifications of academic, professional, and personal excellence as the Governing Board may specify

Must be at least 18 years of age