HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE: SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SPECIALIST BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Coordinator of Special Education, provide speech and language development services through individual and group therapy programs. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: „h Provide speech and language development services for students with problems of communication; identify problems and provide appropriate intervention for students with speech, language and hearing difficulties. E1 „h Plan individual and group therapy programs; outline clinical strategies; implement appropriate instructional activities. E1 „h Assess and diagnose disabilities of speech and language functioning and develop long and short-term goals. E2 „h Communicate with staff and parents to increase understanding and facilitate the progress of students. E3 „h Participate in school guidance functions, including the school-based multi-disciplinary assessment team. E3 „h Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: „h Basic record-keeping techniques „h Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary „h Oral and written communication skills „h Public speaking techniques „h Basic research methods „h Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities „h Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities „h Applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws „h District organization, operations, policies and objectives „h Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy „h Health and safety regulations „h Principles of training and providing work direction „h Technician aspects of field of specialty „h Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of District students Ability to: „h Make generalizations, evaluations or decisions without immediate supervision „h Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field „h Communicate effectively both orally and in writing „h Prepare and deliver oral presentations „h Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others „h Maintain records and prepare reports „h Prioritize and schedule work „h Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures „h Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field „h Complete work with many interruptions „h Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines „h Understand and work within scope of authority „h Work independently with little direction „h Meet schedules and timelines „h Observe health and safety regulations EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor¡¦s Degree and appropriate graduate units for specific area. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Teaching Credential authorizing service at the K-8 grade level. Valid Special Education Credential WORKING CONDITIONS: Environment: Indoor work environment Physical Abilities: „h Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized testing and diagnostic equipment „h Sitting for extended periods of time „h Hearing and speaking to exchange information to communicate with staff and parents