Speech-Language Pathologist (San Diego County Job Escondido area,California USA,Social Work

Position: Speech-Language Pathologist (San Diego County)

Speech-Language Pathologist

The Speech-Language Pathologist is a certificated, exempt position with Element Education. The Speech-Language Pathologist directly reports to the Director of Special Education and is primarily responsible for screening, assessing, identifying, and providing direct and indirect services to students with communication disorders that adversely affect their educational progress.

Essential Functions

Support Student Learning

Screen, diagnose, assess, and identify students with all types of communicative disorders

Provide speech, language, and communication assessments including, but not limited to, articulation, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language and pragmatics for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility, developing recommendations for treatment, and providing services to students with speech and/or language impairments

Act as case manager for speech services only students

Develop IEPs, treatment plans, instructional programs, and interventions based on student's IEP goals/objectives and Learning Styles in coordination with the IEP team

Effectively participate in and attend IEP meetings and regularly communicate test/assessment results, diagnosis, updates, and proposed treatment plans to the IEP team

Consult with EFs regarding accommodations necessary in the student's education program

Works with EFs, RSPs, and parents on methods and materials that are associated with addressing IEP goals; such as carry-over and enrichment techniques related to therapy goals or whole-language concept

Instruct and support staff and students with instruction-using communication technologies to support student learning in the areas of communication, behavior, social skills, and academics

Develop and provide direct and indirect individual and/or small-group instruction/therapy sessions, conferences, and coordination of services for students based on established IEP goals and objectives for remediation and improvement of communicative disorders in the areas of articulation, language, fluency, voice, receptive and expressive language and/or pragmatics

Collaborate with EFs, parents, and other IEP members regarding implementation of students' instructional program

Collaborate with related services providers, EFs, instructors, and parents to monitor special education students' progress towards IEP goals and communicate progress with parents (at report card dates)

Respond to telephone calls/email messages from parents, staff, and teachers/tutors regarding special education

Submit requests for special education curriculum and supplemental materials (in accordance with students' IEPs) to Director of Special Education

Distribute supplemental materials to students and staff, as needed;
Maintain records of non-consumable items, including technology

Provide and assist with parent and staff trainings and support, as needed;
Act as a resource in the areas of speech and language therapy to students, staff, and parents

Collaborate with Director of Special Education and participate in SST process, as needed

Work virtually/remotely, as-needed

Ensure the safety of students including, but not limited to, assisting in conducting emergency drills and cleaning of workspace

Accountability and General Administration

Maintain student records in accordance with school policies and procedures

Manage school resources in accordance with school policies and procedures

Return all correspondence, including phone calls and emails, within a timely manner;
Be accessible during business hours and respond to administrative needs and inquiries in a timely manner

Attend and participate in all required meetings, trainings, and school functions;
Promote and participate in creative exchange of ideas

Observe confidentiality

Public Relations

Develop positive relationships with parents and general public associated with the organization

Communicate and support the school's mission, policies, and procedures

Represent Element Education and its programs in a positive and professional manner

Assist with maintaining a positive and effective work environment;
Treat all staff with respect, provide opportunities…