Speech Language Pathologist / School Based SLP

Job Description Is 2017 the Time for a Change? One of the Highest School-Based Salaries in the Country! The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the largest school district in California, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for the remainder of the 2017-18 School Year and beyond. One of the Highest School-Based Salaries in the Country! Along with Fantastic Benefits Package Pension/Retirement Program(CalSTRS) So what is LAUSD looking for in a Candidate? As a Speech Language Pathologist Certified Staff Member you will be responsible for: Provide a variety of speech and language services to students between the ages of 3 and 22 years under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) including: Prevention: Working with school staff and classroom teachers to facilitate speech and language development for all students. Pre-referral: Providing individualized classroom strategies to facilitate specific communication skills. Assessment: Utilizing thorough formal and informal assessment methods to determine eligibility and services for students suspected of having a Speech or language impairment. Intervention: Developing and implementing educationally-based IEP communication goals using a variety of service delivery models to support the classroom curriculum. School-based speech-language therapy focuses on oral communication activities to support the student's ability to access his/her educational program in the following communication domains: Receptive/Expressive/Pragmatic Language Articulation/Phonology VoiceFluencyAugmentative and Alternative Communication Speech-Language Pathologists ALL Program-related benefits, including: Full medical, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependentsSTRS, California's State Teacher Retirement System (8% of monthly salary) Maintenance of caseload averagesCFY/RPE supervision available Laptop computers and Web-based scheduling, treatment records, and IEPsDistrict sponsored ASHA approved CEUsOpportunities for participation in innovative programs Leadership/advancement opportunities Utilize the most current assessment and therapy materials