Speech & Language Therapist

Details: SUMMARY: The Frostig Center, a non-profit organization in Pasadena California, is seeking a Speech &Language Therapist.  Speech & Language Therapists develop and provide services to meet the individual needs for students with speech and language disorders and/or delays.  Speech & Language Therapists develop appropriate goals and objectives based on assessment of speech, language, and/or hearing needs.  Speech & Language Therapists may work with students individually or in small groups.  They also provide consultative services to students, families, staff members and outside service providers, as appropriate. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Determines student needs based on assessment provided by the student’s school or outside agencies.  Conducts formal and/or informal assessments necessary to develop an appropriate diagnostic-prescriptive program. Develops goals and objectives by selecting and/or developing curriculum and instructional materials that are remedial and/or compensatory and support the student’s total educational therapeutic program. Provides direct services to meet the established goals and objectives as written in the Intake Report, district IEP, and/or Related Service Plan. Must complete 90% of all assigned caseload.  Evaluates and documents student progress through anecdotal records, consultation with other staff, and written progress reports/IEPs, as appropriate.  Participates in IEP meetings, parent conferences, weekly team meetings, and selected school events as needed. Provides ongoing communication/consultation with the student’s teacher(s) and other pertinent professionals as needed. Acts as a resource and consultant to Center staff in speech and language disorders; may act as a liaison with school district personnel for School students. Maintains written attendance records, provides accurate and timely scheduling information, maintains an inventory of supplies, accounts for budget allocations. Maintains a professional relationship with parents and students (including coordinating schedules and promptly returning telephone calls) in accordance with the highest ethical and professional standards and department procedures. Other duties may be assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

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