Speech and Language Pathologist

5 months ago

Redding, United States Shasta County Office Full time
About the Employer

We are located in beautiful Northern California on the Sacramento River, near Shasta Lake, Whiskeytown Lake, Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen, and many other natural wonders. We are an outdoor enthusiast's ideal destination. If you are searching for a place with affordable homes, where you can escape traffic and congestion, and with a true sense of community then come explore Shasta County, California.

We are committed to ensuring that all students receive a quality education taught by highly qualified and motivated staff committed to the academic, social, and emotional needs of every student. Our mission at the Shasta County Office of Education, "To be leaders in educational excellence, offering support to schools and community to ensure Shasta County students receive a quality education preparing them for high school graduation and success in career and college". It is a mission we do not take lightly. We are accountable to our clients, not only in providing a quality education for our youth, but also in maintaining sound management practices and care in how we provide oversight to the 25 school districts in Shasta County. Together with the school district superintendents we have developed common goals centered around collaboration and support for all students throughout Shasta County.

Core Values

Service to and Engagement of school districts, and community partners and each other for the benefit of all students
Hopeful and Helpful
Aspire to improve and innovate
Shared humor and joy
Trustworthy
Attract, hire, and retain the best employees

Job Description / Essential Elements:

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:
  • 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.
Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: Master's degree in speech pathology, audiology or related field.
ASL experience preferred.

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 authorization to serve as Remedial Speech and Language Specialist.
Valid California Class C driver's license.

APPLICATION PACKAGE SHOULD INCLUDE:
*Resume'
*Letter of introduction
*Copy of appropriate credential.
*Certificated application (through EdJoin)
*Transcript or Diploma for Masters Degree
* 2 Letters of Recommendation (current within 5 years) (you will not be considered for this position if these instructions are not followed)

ALL ITEMS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION

  • Copy of Transcript (Master's Degree Transcript or Diploma)
  • Credential Copy (Valid California State Clinical and Rehabilitative Services Credential - Language, Speech and Hearing or California State Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential)
  • Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Letters of Recommendation, current within 5 years (you will not be considered for this position if these instructions are not followed))
  • Resume (Resume')


Comments and Other Information

1.0 FTE; 184 work days
Location: 50%Excel & 50% Early Childhood Services
Master's Stipend - $2,825 or Doctorate Stipend - $3,725 (prorated monthly)

Provide speech and language assessments and therapy to students who have a variety of handicapping 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.

ALL ITEMS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION

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