Basic Function:Provides assessment and services for students with speech and language disabilities in the areas of articulation receptive and expressive language fluency voice and deaf/hard of hearing. Supervision: Under the general direction of the Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services. Under the immediate direction of the site administrator while performing speech and language services at the school site. Minimal Qualifications: Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Language Speech and Hearing Credential issued by California Commission on Teacher Credentialing or a Masters Degree in Communication Disorders with a license issued by SpeechLanguage Pathology and Audiology Board and passage of Duties: Identify with the help of parents and school team students who need communication assessments. Assess students communication skills using appropriate test instruments parent and teacher interviews record review and observations relating speech and language needs to classroom learning. Evaluate the results of a comprehensive assessment to determine if the findings qualify students for speech and language or other services with the help of the school team and the childs parents/guardianDevelop and implement individualized education programs (IEPS) for students who qualify for services under current federal and state regulations and local policies within legal timelines in collaboration with parents and school and remediate communication deficits through the use of appropriate materials and activities including augmentative and alternative communication systems which directly correspond to goals and objectives set forth in IEPsDocument outcomes for students with communication disorders. Train school staff and parents in understanding how various communication disorders affect academic with teachers and other school staff in developing and providing intervention strategies that foster students understanding speaking reading and writing skills that meet the demands of general school activities through inservices or personal communication with them. Advocate for effective teaching practices by keeping abreast of curriculum development program designs and textbook and material choices within the school district and helping to serve on committees which make these decisions when appropriate. Be available to serve on the Student Study Team as needed. Participate in the Annual and Triennial Review processes Participate in staff meetings as requested. Keep required documentation of services provided to include therapy logs and MediCal student progress reports and communicate with parents on such through personal meetings and/or phone conversations.
SLPs Needed! - Ventura, CA
