SOLEDAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SPECIALIST DESCRIPTION OF POSITION Under the supervision of an administrator, the speech and language specialist will develop and conduct programs for the remediation of handicapping conditions in speech and language development at each school site. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION: Duties may include, but not limited to the following: Provide direct instruction to appropriately identified special students who have speech and language handicaps. Select and administer tests to identify speech and language handicapping conditions. Interpret test results, orally and in writing to parents, teachers and other school personnel, as appropriate. Prepare appropriate instructional materials. Evaluate the effectiveness of instruction through use of the Individual Education Program(s). Prepare attendance reports and maintain other records as required by the Soledad Union School District Board Policies and Administrative Regulations. Confer with teachers and administrators regard the progress and needs of the special students enrolled in the speech and language program. Provide assistance and support to regular education programs, including screening, consultation, etc., as directed. Participate in each school site’s Individual Education Program Team, when appropriate. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Incorporated within the essential functions of the position are the essential physical requirements: Ability to see for purposes of observing students and reading instructional materials, tests, student records and other printed matter. Ability to understand speech at normal levels in person or on the telephone. Ability to operate audiovisual equipment, computer, typewriter, copy machine and other office and classroom equipment with dexterity. Ability to occasionally lift/carry supplies and printed materials weighing up to 25 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS Classroom working environment subject to bending, crouching, kneeling, and sitting on the floor to interact with students, pushing/pulling equipment and reaching in all directions. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS General Elementary, Standard Elementary, Multiple Subject or appropriate Single Subject credential. When appropriate and requested by state agencies, the LDS/CLAD or BCC/BCLAD certification may be required depending upon assignment or be an educator in training for the CLAD or BCLAD. Board Adopted: 12/13/95