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SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST:

Title: Speech and Language Pathologist Reports To: Director of Special Education

Department: Special Education Work Year: 189 Days per year

Classification: Certificated Salary: See Certificated Salary Schedule

Date Approved: January 2007

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Special Education and the principal of the school while working on-site, the Speech and Language Therapist delivers services to children referred by teachers, school staff, or community agencies. Additionally, they assess preschool-aged children, aged three and above, who may require diagnostic services at the request of parents or other involved parties.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Provide direct therapy for speech and/or language handicapped children.
Hold conferences with principal, classroom teacher and other interested school personnel concerning evaluation results and educational recommendations.
Perform diagnostic evaluations at the school site when necessary.
Conduct home calls and parent conferences when necessary.
Attend Special Education committee meetings upon request. '
Provide educational planning and prescriptive teaching techniques for remedial instruction to the regular teacher for classroom use.
Evaluate and report on new tests, material, and research pertinent to innovations and changes in the speck and language field.
Coordinate diagnostic services with interested community agencies.
Develop, demonstrate, and present remedial materials and techniques useful in providing correction of speech and language handicaps.
Perform basic attendance and business services as required.
Provide follow-up reporting on children previously diagnosed and re-evaluate when necessary.
Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS:

Possession of a valid California Clinical Rehabilitative Services credential for Language/Speech/Hearing.
Graduate training with a Master's Degree is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Language/Speech/Hearing instructional strategies and school curriculum.

ABILITY TO:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of groups and individuals.
Demonstrate respect and concern for students, parents, other staff and administrative colleagues.
Plan and organize work.
Report writing methods and techniques.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Operate a computer and other office equipment as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS: Frequency Key; None (1) Occasional - up to 25% of shift (2); Intermittently - up to 50% of shift (3); Frequently — up to 75% of shift (4)

The Vallejo City Unified School District is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and operates in compliance with federal and state laws. The District does not engage in discriminatory employment practices based on age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political or union affiliation, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or sex. Additionally, the District ensures compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

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Speech and Language Pathologist - Special Education

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