Speech & Language Pathologist

We are located in beautiful northern california on the sacramento river, near shasta lake, whiskeytown lake, mt. Shasta, mt. Lassen, and many other natural wonders. We are an outdoor enthusiast's ideal destination. If you are searching for a place with affordable homes, where you can escape traffic and congestion, and with a true sense of community then come explore shasta county, california.

We are committed to ensuring that all students receive a quality education taught by highly qualified and motivated staff committed to the academic, social, and emotional needs of every student. Our mission at the shasta county office of education, "to be leaders in educational excellence, offering support to schools and community to ensure shasta county students receive a quality education preparing them for high school graduation and success in career and college".

It is a mission we do not take lightly. We are accountable to our clients, not only in providing a quality education for our youth, but also in maintaining sound management practices and care in how we provide oversight to the 25 school districts in shasta county. Together with the school district superintendents we have developed common goals centered around collaboration and support for all students throughout shasta county.

Core values service to and engagement of school districts, and community partners and each other for the benefit of all students hopeful and helpful aspire to improve and innovate shared humor and joy trustworthy attract, hire, and retain the best employees

Position title:

speech and language pathologist

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Applicants must be able to pass a physical assessment exam must pass department of justice (doj) fingerrint clearance salary: $67,045 - $97,326 per year (based on 184 work days per year) masters stipend $2,825 or doctorate stipend $3,725 (prorated monthly) basic function: under the direction of an assigned administrator, provide speech and language assessments and therapy to students who have a variety of qualifying conditions;

determine eligibility for services and therapy; provide therapy in the areas of receptive and expressive language, articulation, stuttering and voice; support the transition of students through the education system. Representative duties: essential duties: provide speech and language assessments and therapy to students (0-18 years of age, infant through high school) who have a variety of qualifying conditions; determine eligibility for services and therapy;

provide therapy in the areas of receptive and expressive language, articulation, stuttering and voice. Accept and process referrals; administer and interpret diagnostic tests to identify the language, speech and hearing needs of referred students; evaluate results and determine primary speech and language condition; communicate related information to the iep team. Consult with parents, teachers, and principals regarding the language, speech, and hearing needs of students;

serve as a member of the iep team and student study team or other teams as appropriate. Prepare appropriate iep's, ifsp's and assessments for students who meet criteria for speech and language services; prepare diagnostic reports; provide recommendations to the iep team members; facilitate referrals to other agencies, clinics or resources when necessary. Implement effective remediation strategies and behavioral management techniques to individuals enrolled in therapy;

collaborate with regular and special education teachers and provide classroom intervention. Design augmentative communication systems and train students, staff and parents in related systems; design speech and language home programs and train parents in their use; provide speech and language screening as necessary. Drive a vehicle to make home and/or hospital visits for infants, preschoolers and students as needed to assess and implement speech and language therapy plans as assigned by the position.

Coordinate and conduct therapy programs for swallowing and feeding disorders. Assist in the evaluation of overall program effectiveness; communicate program needs to immediate supervisor and district administrators as appropriate. Organize and maintain records as required by law and county office policy. Establish and maintain positive relationships with district and county personnel, parents, students and community members. Other duties: attend and participate in professional group meetings;

attend workshops, conferences and classes to increase professional knowledge; update knowledge of current trends and developments in the area of assignments. Perform related duties as assigned. Knowledge and abilities: knowledge of: remediation strategies and behavior management techniques. Instructional terminology, program philosophies, concepts, materials, methods and procedures. Proper administration, evaluation and interpretation of diagnostic test and measurements. Techniques and methods of speech and language assessment,…