26-27 Speech and Language Pathologist

Title: Speech and Language Pathologist

Division: Elementary School (TK-4th)/ Middle School (5th-8th)

Location (In-person): ChangeMakers Academy (Vallejo or San Pablo)

Reports to: Director of Special Education & Student Services

Status: Part-time or Full-time, Exempt, (During the Academic Year)

Salary Scale: $103,000-$134,000

• Salary is based on years of experience. Scales are competitive with other charter school organizations and local districts.

About Caliber Public Schools

Caliber’s Mission is to achieve educational equity by shifting the experiences, expectations and outcomes for students in historically underserved communities. Our strengths-based educational program validates, affirms, respects and supports students, families and staff members to reach their full potential. Caliber graduates will be academically college ready; have emotional intelligence or ‘EQ’; be critical thinkers, and have the skills and desire to be changemakers in their communities and the world.

Caliber’s four graduate pillars--Heart, Smart, Think, Act--guide our work. We are a community-based organization and celebrate the diversity of the communities we serve. Our parents are active partners; frequently engaging through school events, restorative practices, and academic support.

As we grow, we are looking for educators and leaders who want the opportunity to use their voice to build something new; to be a part of a team that's building something from the ground up. Our first school, Beta Academy in Richmond, CA, opened in 2014 and ChangeMakers Academy in Vallejo, CA opened in fall 2016.

Position Summary

The Speech and Language Pathologist serves as a resource for the implementation of the Special Education program for Caliber Public Schools. They will uphold the mission and values established by Caliber Schools. This is for a part-time position. You will also receive weekly training and support through high-quality professional development and tailored one-on-one coaching.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide direct, individual or small group instruction to identified students on a regularly scheduled basis as required in the IEP.
• Collaborate with other personnel working with Special Education students.
• Participate in developing and implementing Individual Educational Plans for students who qualify for Designated Instructional Services (DIS).
• Implement and monitor IEP of students who qualify for Speech and Language services, and case-manage students whose only services in IEP are Speech and Language related.
• Screen, assess, and provide specialized speech and language services to students who qualify for services as established by State standards.
• Consult with school and home office staff.
• Develop instructional materials and strategies for Special Education students in the mainstream classroom, including, when appropriate, social-skills instruction.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Caliber Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Working Conditions:

Environment:

This job operates in a school/classroom environment. This role routinely uses standard classroom equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, whiteboards, fitness equipment, and Chromebooks, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

Physical Abilities:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position classification involves sitting with some walking and standing for extended periods of time. Staff may be required to lift, pull or push objects approximately 50 pounds or less. The employee will encounter exposure to ill students. The position requires mobility to climb, kneel, stoop, crawl, reach and bend, and accurate perceiving of sound; near and far vision with the ability to read small print; depth dexterity; and the providing of oral information and direction. The position is primarily located at a school site with outside supervision and some district office visits. The employee will frequently work independently with high work volume and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

Required:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services credential

Experience:

• 3+ years as a Speech and Language Therapist (interns considered for the right candidate)

Other Qualifications:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Provision of TB (tuberculin) clearance initially upon hire in accordance with California Education Code
• CA DOJ and FBI fingerprint (Livescan) clearance prior to the first day of schoo…