Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist (Full Time)

Grow Academy (previously Grimmway Academy)

Reports to: Special Education Coordinator, Grow Academy

Summary Description:  The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) works with the Learning Lab Manager and staff in the implementation of the Grow Academy (GA) Blended Model program activities. The SLP provides diagnostic, remedial, and consultative services for children with communicative disorders; performs as support staff member in school to determine specific needs of children who display speech, language, and hearing difficulties.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Screen pupils for communicative disorders and select cases according to appropriate criteria as determined by speech-language pathologist and by state and federal guidelines.
  
• Employ assessment procedures, techniques, and standardized tests necessary for thorough and accurate diagnosis of communication disorders
  
• Convey pertinent information to appropriate personnel, including referrals to community agencies.
  
• Conduct thorough triennial assessments of speech/language deficits.
  
• Assess and make necessary referrals for preschool children with communicative disorders.
  
• Determine if students are eligible for services in the areas of articulation/phonology, abnormal voice, fluency, and language.
• Provide written report for parents and applicable personnel after assessment is completed.
  
• Develop and implement an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Review IEPs at least annually.
  
• Notify parent, administrator, and appropriate personnel of IEP meeting(s).
  
• Provide information and assistance to parents.
  
• Schedule and provide individual and/or group therapy as determined by the IEP team.
  
• Attempt to maintain a caseload which does not exceed the state recommended average of 55 persons per full-time-equivalent speech-language pathologist.
  
• Make appropriate referral if a student's performance indicates the need for a more restrictive environment.  
  
• Meet and confer with teachers about methods and techniques for dealing with special problems and modifying education programs for speech/language/hearing problems.
  
• Arrange for necessary materials and equipment for speech therapy activities.
• Assume responsibility for implementation of Grow Academy policies, California State Department of Education regulations, and Federal regulations related to speech and language therapy services.
• Participate in the formation of district policies, standards, objectives, guides, forms, and procedures related to speech therapy/pathology.
• Acquaint members of the community, administrators, and other school personnel about speech, language, and hearing problems.
• Attend district meetings and required workshops.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Principal.
• Pursue professional growth through conferences, workshops, and coursework.
• Actively participate in local, state, and national professional speech and hearing organizations.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with student achievement data
• Knowledge of educational software such as STAR Assessments
• Experience working with ELL students a plus
• Fluency in Spanish preferred; but not required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or hold a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or an Education Specialist Credential; and Enrollment in California or out-of-state program. OR Clear Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential, Authorized Field: Language, Speech and Hearing-Master's Degree or equivalent.
  
• Specialized and professional preparation as the commission may require.

Desired Qualifications:

• Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential, We accept PIPs, STSPs, Waivers in this discipline upon approval by KCSOS.
  
• Certificate: American Speech Hearing Language Association Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech pathology or audiology.
  
• State License issued by State of California Board of Medical Quality Assurance Speech Pathology and Audiology Examining Committee.