Speech Therapist
Company: Pacific Autism Center Of Education
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Speech Therapist $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!*Are you looking to make a
difference in the life of an individual living with autism?Pacific
Autism Center for Education (PACE) is currently seeking a motivated
and enthusiastic Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to support our
K-12 special education school in Santa Clara, CA. Our staff are
creative people who want to make a positive impact in the lives of
special education students. Come be a part of the supportive PACE
team!By choosing to join our team, you will have the opportunity
to:Improve the quality of life for students with moderate to severe
autism, ages 6-22Enjoy more work/life balanceCollaborate and work
alongside other dedicated professionals, including speech language
pathologists, occupational therapists, special education teachers,
and behavioral support specialistsGrow as a professional by
accessing our continuing education budget to obtain CEUsWork in a
supportive environment without the bureaucracy of a District
job403b Retirement plan with 5% match!*Supportive and caring
environment*Sign-on bonus may be subject to acceptable performance
and a waiting period.Job SummaryThe Speech Language Pathologist
(SLP) is primarily responsible for providing specialized services
to students in the PACE school who have Individualized Education
Plan (IEP) requirements for SLP support. cial relationships and aid
training as well as aid supervision.Overall this role is designed
to ensure that all who participate in the PACE programs are
successful both from a student and staff perspective and reinforce
the mission, vision, values and philosophy of the agency.Essential
FunctionsThe essential functions and duties of the Speech Language
Pathologist are as follows:Direct Service - Provide one-on-one
instruction as well as small group services which may involve
elements of varying communication methods for verbal and non-verbal
students.Assessments - Conduct routine and specialized assessments
of students on the case load to ensure that they are receiving the
appropriate level of support and that their advancement is being
tracked accordingly.IEP Provide timely quarterly report card
information and annual IEP documentation which includes triennial
assessments where necessary. This includes the ongoing tracking of
progress on goals and the presentation of the IEP information at
the official meeting.Team Development - Work jointly in
collaboration and support with the classroom teacher, assigned
occupational therapist, behavior department, Education Director and
Instructional Aides to develop a coordinated, consistent and well
aligned program.Communication - Provide clear and timely
communication to all members of the community which includes
parents, teachers, therapist colleagues, instructional aides and
others that have direct involvement with the student.Training
Assist in developing the core training components of the PACE
educational model as it relates to the SLP field and ensure that
staff training is completed in the proper fashion. Develop training
modules that are informative and implementable with components of
feedback for tracking progress.Strategic Initiatives Pioneer new
areas of teaching and industry collaborations in improving the PACE
model and generating high credibility to the agency in the larger
community.Program Development - Provide oversight on all the
educational/vocational program plans within the agency and
institute changes and improvements where necessaryMetrics -
Establish quality metrics that can adequately provide quantifiable
and qualified measurements of improvement in student progress
within the program.Balanced Approach - This is a challenging
position which can be emotionally draining and physically demanding
while at the same time requiring a creative spirit with a good
grounding in theory and an ability to work with a diverse group of
students and peers. Ability to maintain a positive outlook in the
face of challenging environment is critical for leadership in this
role.Leadership - Provide supervisory oversight to instructional
aid staff when interacting within the classroom and during school
activities. Will be responsible for providing input on
instructional aid performance to the special education teachers on
their team, on an ongoing basis, for the yearly evaluations. Has
authority to discipline and provide guidance to the instructional
aid staff as needed and as required via PACE policy. Engages with
the Special Education teachers to ensure corrective actions are
appropriate and implemented.Authority and Financial
ResponsibilityThe Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for
presenting proposals to the Education Director for any requests for
program enhancements that involve capital purchases such as new
software licenses or Augmentative and Alternative Communication
(AAC) devices.Therapy Budget - Responsible for maintaining a budget
for routine therapy expenses.Physical RequirementsThe Speech
Language Pathologist must be able to comply and adhere to the
following physical requirements.Pushing, Pulling and Lifting - The
individual must be able to lift and or push at least 45lbs. in
order to carry necessary presentation materials or specialized
equipment to external sites on occasion.Student Restraint - The SLP
must be able to properly demonstrate and implement all physical
restraints for behavior management crisis when needed.Driving - The
Education Director must be able to physically drive from a variety
of PACE locations.Office Work - This position requires that the SLP
be able to conduct a variety of office work.Personal
RequirementsMust have the ability to work independently and in
cooperation with others.Must enjoy working with and relating to
people effectively.Must have excellent oral and written
communication skills.General InformationThe above statements are
intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not
intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities,
skills required of personnel so classified.Incumbents within this
position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance
to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure
access to the organization's services (may include: visitors,
employees, or others).Knowledge, Skill and ExperienceThe candidate
must possess the following minimum requirements for consideration
as a certified Speech Language PathologistAge - 21 years of age or
olderEducation - Masters degree in Speech Language
PathologyCertifications - A valid California license from the
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board as a Speech
Pathologist.Experience -. At least 1 year of direct experience with
individuals in special education affected by severe Autism or
similar developmental disability.Communication Skills Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, including speaking,
writing, listening, motivating, inspiring, collaborating,
delegating. Self-starter and team player.Organizational Skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to track and
follow-up with multiple, simultaneous projects.Technical Skills
Proficiency in understanding and utilizing Augmentative and
Alternative Communication (AAC) methods.
Keywords: Pacific Autism Center Of Education, Sacramento , Speech Therapist, Healthcare , Sacramento, California
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