Speech and Language Pathologist; TK-8th Grade

Job Details

Job Location:

K8 Charter School - Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Position Type:
Full Time Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $ Salary The Community Honoring Inclusive Model Education (CHIME) Institute, a nonprofit organization established in 1990, is a national leader in the development and implementation of a unique model of inclusive education. Inclusive education at CHIME Institute means that children who reflect the demographics of the surrounding region—including children who develop typically, children with special needs and children who are gifted—learn side by side.

Whether you are an experienced professional or emerging talent, we are seeking innovative, passionate, and collaborative individuals to join our team.

Responsible to:
School Site Administrator(s)

Responsible for:
Speech and Language Therapy Assistants as assigned

Status:
Exempt;
Full Time;
Salary

Conducts speech and language therapy assessments, diagnoses, and case manages programs for students with communication needs in the school-based setting.

• Prescribes and implements speech and language therapy designed to meet the individual communication needs of eligible students, in accordance with school policies and procedures, and IEP goals.
• Conducts formal and informal assessments of students to determine eligibility for speech and language therapy using school-approved assessment instruments.
• Develops, implements, and uses authorized multimodal communication techniques, materials, and resources.
• Manages the use of Assistive (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). including installation, distribution, and resolving technical issues.
• Collaborates with school medical staff to coordinate medical care protocols and acts as a resource to school staff in interpreting speech and language therapy.
• Supports teachers in identifying, selecting, and modifying instructional material and curriculum to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds and learning styles.
• Participates in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to present assessment results and progress reports; provides for continuous evaluation of students’ progress toward IEP goals; identifies students’ eligible for service completion and adequately prepares students, parents, and school staff, for a transition phase of services prior to the recommendation for dismissal.
• Maintains accurate and timely student data in school-approved software systems (e.g. Power School, Welligent, etc.).
• Uses school-approved behavior modification techniques to implement 504 plans, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) programs, and IEP goals.
• Communicates with families to create a partnership around student success by providing information about the speech and language therapy program and the progress of their child(ren).
• Maintains a positive and safe learning environment that is inclusive and supportive, facilitates the achievement of speech and language therapy goals, and staff-student interactions are respectful and polite.
• Conducts training for parents and school staff on speech and language therapy strategies and practices.
• Trains, manages, and evaluates assigned Speech and Language Pathology Assistant(s), providing continuous feedback and coordinating schedules to ensure continuity of student support.
• Attends scheduled meetings (TTM, professional development, faculty meetings, etc.).
• Serves as a mandated reporter and follows school policies and procedures for reporting student injuries and incidents (i.e. child abuse, substance abuse, sexual harassment, violence, etc.).

• Assists students with all aspects of toileting; changing, lifting on/off the toilet, changing tables…