Speech - Language Pathologist

About the role

Provides speech and language therapy and related services to students with identified special needs, assesses referred students, formulates and implements I.E.P. goals and objectives. Serves as a resource to site and District personnel and other related duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

• EdJoin Application - Copy of Valid California Language, Speech, and Hearing LICENSE/CREDENTIAL, a Clinical Rehabilitative Services CREDENTIAL, or CALIFORNIA ISSUED LICENSE.
• Must have a "CERTIFICATE OF CLEARANCE" through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Per CDE Requirement.
• Resume
• Letter of Introduction
• Three Letter of Recommendation SIGNED & DATED within the last year (last 12 months)
• COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS

Prime Duties & Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose speech, language and hearing disorders, and determine program eligibility.
• Formulate and implement goals and objectives and establish an individualized therapy program for qualifying students.
• Provide therapy for students demonstrating problems with receptive and expressive language, voice disorders, speech fluency and hearing impairments.
• Understand and expedite federal and State regulations as they pertain to speech, language and hearing services.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of attendance accounting data.
• Assist parents and teachers in understanding and implementing therapeutic goals for individual children and students.
• Assume responsibility for an assigned student caseload regarding the state mandated IEP review process.
• Assist in the preparation and conducting of annual and triennial reviews according to legal timelines.
• Complete necessary assessment and develop a written report including preliminary goals and objectives.
• Absent from the meeting date.
• Review and update case load files annually or as directed to assure they contain all proper documentation.
• Works in conjunction with psychologist in ensuring the timely completion of Total Service IEP Reports.
• Cooperate with County personnel and other agencies when supplementary information or services are necessary.
• Instruct individuals in receptive integrative/processing and expressive language skills.
• Attend appropriate meetings and staff development programs as directed.

Comments and Other Information

All documents required must be attached for consideration. Additional Salary Information: Yearly Stipends Available (Confirmed through official transcripts) - $1,000 Masters - $1,500 Doctorate

Links Related To This Job

• Coachella Valley Unified School District - website
• The Desert Sun - Local Newspaper
• View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links