Speech Language Pathologist (SLP/CF/SPLA)

Scismic is supporting a growing educational institution that has expanded from its modest beginnings in the 1940s to now serving over 3,000 students across multiple campuses, supported by a dedicated team of more than 400 staff members. The institution values the contributions of its community as it continues to grow and provide quality education.

Job Overview:

• Speech Language Pathologist
• Three (3) positions available
• Elementary School

Salary

• $76,068.00 annually to $130,284.00 annually (plus $3,000.00 per year stipend)
• Salary placement determined by prior work experience and/or education

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master's Degree, including all courses necessary to meet any of the credential requirements to
• receive license/credential authorizing service as a Speech Language Pathologist or Speech Therapist.
• Appropriate California credential authorizing service as a Speech Language Pathologist or Speech Therapist.

Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years experience in working with children as a Speech Language Pathologist or Speech Therapist or comparable position.
• Experience in a public school environment desired.

Duty Days / Hours

• 183 days per year / 184 days first full year
• Monday – Friday
• 7 hours per day

Summary of the Position

Under the direction of the Superintendent or designee, provides services to pupils with speech and / or language handicaps within the institution. Evaluates student referrals to determine eligibility for speech and /or language services and provides speech and / or language therapy as appropriate.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Superintendent or designee, provides services to pupils with speech and /or language handicaps within the institution.
• Evaluates student referrals to determine eligibility for speech and / or language services and provides speech and / or language therapy as appropriate.
• Assists / collaborates with classroom teachers in developing a program of speech and / or language.
• Maintain monthly registers of attendance and Designated Instructional Services (DIS).
• Serves on the Individual Education Plan (IEP) Team as needed for placement of students; meets with parents and / or guardians relative to the development of IEPs.
• Prepares IEPs for each student; evaluates each student’s progress and prepares an up to date report at the end of each year.
• Works in conjunction / cooperation with site / county administrators to which the therapist is assigned.
• Participate in the selection of books, instructional aides, testing materials and instructional supplies needed to implement the speech and language program.
• Maintain files, records and required assessments for each student.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Job Functions

• See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids.
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with or without hearing aids.
• Speak so that others may understand at normal levels and on the telephone.
• Sit, stand, walk, twist, bend over, grasp, reach overhead, stoop, kneel, push, pull and move, lift and/or carry 0 to 25 pounds to waist height.

Work Conditions

• Employees in this position will be required to work indoors in an office environment consisting of tables, chairs, and office equipment; come in direct contact with students, parents, institution staff and the public.

INSTITUTION IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

• Prior to employment, employee candidates will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship, or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S.
• Fingerprinting will be required.
• Potential qualified candidates may be required to pass an examination pertaining to the qualification and/or duties of the job prior to offer of employment.