Speech Language Pathologist (or SLP Intern)

About the role

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at Wonderful College Prep Academy is responsible for providing speech and language services to meet the individual needs of students with oral communication and speech/language impairments. The position involves screening and assessment, goal development, and planning/implementing appropriate speech and language treatment services to maximize student learning.

Responsibilities

• Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes
• Fosters a safe, culturally responsive, and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend school daily
• Creates powerfully engaging experiences aligned to our academic model, and designed to accelerate student learning and achievement
• Engages in regular data-driven decision-making for individual student case management
• Develops and executes innovative teaching and learning strategies to ensure a world-class and well-rounded education
• Committed to continuous growth, actively engages in professional development opportunities, and contributes to our professional learning community
• Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key community events
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Speech Language Pathologist in a K-12 setting (1 year preferred)
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Speech Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders
• Valid Clinical Credential from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing in Language, Speech, and Hearing, OR a California License as a Speech Language Pathologist
• Positive relationships with children and parents, school personnel, and other professionals
• Effective communication and professional language skills
• Positive attitude and desire to improve professional knowledge and competence
• Technology skills to write web-based IEPs

Skills, Knowledge

• Determines a student's needs based on assessment provided by the student's school or outside agencies
• Conducts formal and/or informal assessments necessary to develop an appropriate diagnostic-prescriptive program
• Counsels and educates parents, teachers, and other professionals regarding the student's condition and the recommended course of treatment
• Provides written reports for parents and applicable personnel after assessment is completed
• Develops and implements an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Reviews IEPs at least annually
• Writes progress reports
• Provides information and assistance to parents
• Schedules and provides individual and/or group therapy as determined by the IEP team
• Makes recommendations to modify education programs for speech/language/hearing problems
• Assumes responsibility for implementation of Standard School District policies, State Department of Education regulations, and Federal regulations related to speech and language therapy services
• Pursues professional growth through conferences, workshops, and coursework

Working Conditions

• Office environment; fast-paced work, constant interruptions
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies
• Lifting light objects
• Ability to go to sites apart from primary office to conduct business

Pay Range

$80,898.00 - $125,354.71. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

• Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.
• Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost to the employee. We also offer an optional 403b, with company match, as a supplement to STRS retirement pension. In addition, employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.
• Quality of Life in the Central Valley: Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, California's Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer.
• Wonderful College Prep Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.