Employment Opportunity – Speech-Language Pathologist for Bridge to Life

The SLP will take a prominent role in the development and delivery of services through The Bridge School’s Bridge to Life program.  The range of responsibilities covers all aspects related to speech and language services including, but not limited to, assessment, intervention, documentation, consultation and training.  The SLP will be part of an interdisciplinary team in the development of business practices, communication, organization and outreach.

FLSA: Exempt

Contracted Work Days: 213

Customary Work Hours: Standard professional work week; flexible scheduling of hours and work calendar in coordination with the Executive Director .  Must be on-site for scheduled meetings/coordination/trainings, etc.

Essential Functions

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Evaluates student’s current level of functioning as it relates to the areas of speech, language and communication, using appropriately modified assessment tools, and leading to the development of comprehensive interdisciplinary educational plans
• Regularly evaluates and reports on student progress in areas related to language access, use of communication tools and strategies, social interaction, participation and self-determination, identifying strengths and needs to assist the team in making program modifications; reports of progress are based on appropriate documentation and data collection
• When requested by parents or when assigned as a direct service provider in the student’s IEP, participates in the IEP process and engages in ongoing collaboration with parents and staff at the school
• Consults/trains on the design of an appropriate learning environment incorporating appropriate strategies, assistive technologies and adapted, multi-sensory materials; accommodates for individual and group learning needs
• Consults/trains on the development and implementation of appropriate instructional activities, based on established curriculum, which meet the individual learning needs of students and maximizes communication and participation opportunities
• Conducts AAC needs assessments for each client, assisting in long-range multi-modal system planning;
• Conducts clinical trials for clients demonstrating the need for AAC-related equipment/technologies
• Develops protocols and trains significant communication partners in the use and interpretation of communication behaviors, techniques, and strategies that enable effective communication
• For on-going clients:  documents and updates communication system vocabulary, as needed;  problem-solves ways to increase access to language and communication across multiple partners, and resolves AAC equipment breakdowns
• Works with supervising SLP and Associate Director of operations for billing,  scheduling activities; training; mentoring and supervision
• Participates in overall Bridge to Life program in the planning and development activities, including activities to address Bridge School’s long range strategic goals and initiatives
• Participates in the ongoing information dissemination of Bridge to Life materials, resources and strategies through a variety of outreach activities
• Participates in ongoing professional development opportunities
• Collects, analyzes and reports observational data, as required for research and other purposes

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities, typically acquired through:

• Possession of Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• California licensure in Speech-Language Pathology (RPE candidates may be considered) and/or

• Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential or
• Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• Certificate of Clinical Competence desired (CF candidates may be considered)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience working as a member of an interprofessional, collaborative team
• Knowledge of special education principles and strategies as applied to children with severe speech and physical impairments
• Knowledge of augmentative/alternative communication principles, best practices, strategies, and technology applications currently available in the field
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports, speak and write effectively and work under a minimum of direction
• Ability to coordinate and direct a variety of complex tasks and assignments
• Ability to elicit the cooperation of others and work collaboratively as an effective with team member
• Ability to effectively train and share knowledge constructively with parents, staff and others. Ability to achieve the professional confidence of others and assimilate information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
• Ability to operate assigned equipment, including computers, AAC tools and technologies and other assistive technologies
• Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities

Working Conditions

• Experience working as a member of an interprofessional, collaborative team [SB1] 
• Knowledge of special education principles and strategies as applied to children with neuromuscular and communication disabilities  and other conditions indicating the use of augmentative and alternative communication
• Knowledge of augmentative/alternative communication principles, best practices, strategies, and technology applications currently available in the field
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports, speak and write effectively and work under a minimum of direction
• Ability to coordinate and direct a variety of complex tasks and assignments
• Ability to elicit the cooperation of others and work collaboratively as an effective with team member
• Ability to effectively train and share knowledge constructively with parents, staff and others.
• Ability to achieve the professional confidence of others and assimilate information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
• Ability to operate assigned equipment, including computers, AAC tools and technologies and other assistive technologies
• Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities

Working Conditions

Work in an office, classroom/school environment, overseeing the physical, social and learning needs of children with severe speech and physical impairments.

This job description does not promise or imply that the functions listed are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated. Employees are always expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors

If interested, please submit a cover letter and a resume for consideration to vcasella@bridgeschool.org.