Speech Pathologist

About the Employer

Tehachapi Unified School District (TUSD) located in the beautiful mountains of Kern County, consists of three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

Job Description / Essential Elements:

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Planning:

- Establishes program goals within the special education program for children with communicative handicaps.

- Makes necessary physical arrangements at the site for program implementation.

- Arranges suitable schedule for speech and language screening.

- Establishes a record-keeping system for maintaining student records in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

Program Implementation:

- Screens students to determine those who may need speech and language therapy services.

- Obtains permission for appropriate diagnostic testing; administers those tests.

- Conducts conferences with parents, school personnel and other professional personnel to acquire necessary information for complete appraisal of students' communicative abilities and needs.

- Participates in the writing of each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).

- Exchanges pertinent information with teachers regarding children who will be scheduled for speech and language therapy.

- Schedules students for speech and language therapy; provides speech and language therapy as scheduled.

- Offers suggestions for teacher consideration of speech and language activities which might be beneficial for children exhibiting communicative handicaps.

- Makes referrals to school personnel and other professional personnel when applicable.

- Arranges for necessary materials and equipment for therapy activities.

- Keeps student records in accordance with the regulations of the District, County, State and Federal regulations.

- Insures that total program is in accord with local district policy.

Performance Evaluation:

- Administers applicable diagnostic test to determine whether students' needs have been met: i.e., IEP goals and objectives of speech and language therapy.

- If therapy goals and objectives are not achieved, implement, alternate program(s) or makes appropriate referrals.

- Dismisses students when communicative needs have been met; reevaluates periodically.

- Makes complete report on each student for necessary files.

Professional Growth:

- Attends professional conferences, workshops and advanced courses in communications and allied professional fields.

- Reads current journals and literature in communications and allied professional fields.

- Reviews new materials and equipment.

- Actively participates in local, state and national professional speech and hearing organizations.

Other Duties:

- The speech and language specialist attends local school meetings when requested and scheduled professional staff meetings. He or she also speaks to professional, parent and

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community groups as requested. A summary report of the total year's program is prepared and submitted to the Coordinator.

- The speech and language specialist performs any other duties as assigned by the Principal in accordance with district procedures and policies.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Credentials:

- Appropriate California credential(s) for providing speech and language therapy services.

Experience:

- Preferably one year in professional speech and language therapy services.

Personal and Professional Qualifications:

- Ability to relate positively to children and instill in them a desire to improve.

- Ability to relate positively to parents, school personnel and other lay and professional people.

- Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner; present a favorable personal appearance; and demonstrate personality characteristics which enhance effectiveness in a school setting.

- Ability to communicate effectively, with a pleasant voice and correct articulation; use appropriate, professional language skills in writing and speaking.

- Demonstrate positive attitude and desire to improve professional knowledge and competence.

BARGAINING UNIT: Certificated

The filing deadline for the above opportunity is Wednesday, December 6, 2012, at 4:00 p.m. If you are interested in the above position, please submit:

External: Application, resume, 3 letters of reference, copy of transcripts and credential to the Personnel Office by the deadline.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must have appropriate California Credential for Speech Pathology or able to obtain a waiver.

Please submit application, resume, 3 current letters of reference, transcripts, and credential.

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