Speech and Language Pathologist (Bilingual Spanish & English)– Certificated

Job Summary

Role Summary

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide direct, individual or small group instruction to identified students on a regularly scheduled basis as required in the student Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Collaborate with other personnel working with Special Education students
Screen, assess and provide specialized speech and language services to students as established by Common Core and English Language Development standards to students who qualify for services as established by State standards (services to be provided in either English and/or Spanish, depending on the student’s language proficiency)
Conduct parent/guardian interviews; if Spanish-speaking parents/guardians - interviews are to be conducted in their primary language
Develop IEPs for students who qualify for Special Education under the Primary Eligibility of Speech and Language
Communicate directly with parents/guardians, as needed; including in Spanish, if that is their primary language
Regularly collaborate with team members, parents/guardians and related service providers for the purposes of reviewing student data, ensuring IEP implementation, co-planning and/or co-teaching
Participate in developing, implementing, and monitoring IEPs for students who qualify for Related Services pursuant to the IDEA and California educational codes.
Create and maintain notifications, records, files, and reports as required by federal, state, and SELPA regulations
Maintain knowledge of current regulations pertaining to special education and meet the minimum IDEA requirements related to case management
Maintain a high level of rigor for students with disabilities in order to ensure equitable access to common core and/or alternate curriculum standards by developing instructional materials and strategies for Special Education students in the general education setting.
Implement health and mobility supports (i.e. provide 1:1 support to students in the classroom.)
Input weekly IEP service tracking and

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Master’s Degree
Valid California Speech-Language Pathology School Services credential or California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services credential with an authorization in Language, Speech and Hearing
Certification of Clinical Competence
Experience:
1+ year working with students with special needs in an educational setting
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google Suite;
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively and interact effectively with different audiences
Excellent organization, time management and follow up skills, demonstrated ability to prioritize and successfully handle multiple cases concurrently

Other skills and traits
Experience working in an urban public school
An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at high levels and succeed in an inclusive environment that supports all learners
Spanish bilingual required
Demonstrates ability to adjust to and use new approaches in the performance of his/her duties

Working Conditions:
Regular requirement to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch
Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs
Occasional evening and or weekend work
Regular travel between school sites
Willingness to be trained as needed

Prior to Employment: Once an offer has been extended, a candidate must meet the following criteria to receive a final agreement:
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Clear Criminal Background Check
Valid TB Clearance

Key Compensation:
Highly competitive salary: $95,000 - $130,000
Medical benefits
Exceptional growth opportunities
Retirement plan

Employment:
Reports directly to the Director of Special Education
Exempt Position
Position follows a 12 month work schedule
At-Will Agreement

If you have any questions about this position, please contact our hiring team by email at [email protected].

Voices College-Bound Language Academies is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Voices to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, citizenship status, medical condition, or any other legally protected status.