Location: Oakland,CA, USA
Teach at Aspire Public Schools and join a team of Bay Area teachers who are dedicated to seeing that all kids go to college! Aspire Public Schools is one of the nation's leading not-for-profit charter school organizations. In 2004, 2005 and 2007, Fast Company magazine and The Monitor Group recognized Aspire as one of the top 25 social entrepreneurial companies making a difference. Overview: The Speech and Language Pathologist serves as a resource for the implementation of the Special Education program for Aspire Public Schools. Provides support for elementary and secondary teachers at all sites. Upholds the mission and values established by Aspire Public Schools. Responsibilities: 1. Provide direct, individual or small group instruction to identified pupils on a regularly scheduled basis as required in the IEP. 2. Collaborate with other personnel working with Special Education students. 3. Participate in developing and implementing Individual Educational Plans for students who qualify for Designated Instructional Services (DIS). 4. Implement and monitor IEP of students who qualify for Designated Instructional Services (DIS). 5. Screen, assess, and provide specialized speech and language services to students who qualify for services as established by State standards. 6. Consult with school and home office staff. 7. Develop instructional materials and strategies for Special Education students in the mainstream classroom. 8. Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior. 9. Perform other related duties as required and assigned. Qualifications: 1) Required knowledge, skills & abilities: Strong communication and community-building skills Bilingual/Bi-literate-English/Spanish Outstanding training and presentation abilities Experience in performance assessment Strong problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed 2) Minimum educational level: Bachelor's Degree; Masters preferred Valid California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services credential 3) Experience required: 3+ years as a Speech and Language Therapist Proficiency with MS Office
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