Specialist, Speech and Language Program
About The Position
Under the general direction of the Director, Related Services and working under the Coordinator, Speech and Language Program, Division of Special Education, the duties include, but are not limited to, assisting the coordinator with the formulation of practices and procedures regulating the Speech and Language Program, providing support, supervision, and performance evaluation of subordinate personnel, and coordinating the functions and services of the Speech and Language Program in cooperation with other District offices, school site administrators, and teachers. The role also involves providing assistance in the evaluation, selection, and effective use of speech and language instructional materials, equipment, and supplies, serving as a District representative in due process matters concerning speech and language issues, monitoring service tracking and other data using the Welligent Management System, managing data tracking for the program as part of compliance monitoring, coordinating compensatory time for underserved students, assisting staff with computer access and issues related to Welligent and web-based IEP system issues specific to the program, and providing District-wide education and staff development for Speech and Language Program personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- At least five (5) years of successful, full-time public school service in a certificated position(s), with no fewer than three (3) years of which must have been in a position(s) working directly and primarily with students with speech and language disabilities
- A valid California Administrative Services Credential authorizing K-12 service
- An earned master’s degree or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard in Education or Speech-Language Pathology conferred by a regionally-accredited college or university
- Completion of required Multicultural Education and Master Plan coursework
Nice To Haves
- A valid license issued by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board
- A Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- In-depth knowledge of state and federal mandates regarding students with disabilities
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to effectively use technology
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong collaborative team building skills
- A valid California driver license and the use of an automobile to travel to sites throughout the District
Responsibilities
- Assists the coordinator with the formulation of practices and procedures regulating the Speech and Language Program
- Provides support, supervision, and performance evaluation of subordinate personnel
- Coordinates the functions and services of the Speech and Language Program in cooperation with other District offices, school site administrators, and teachers
- Provides assistance in the evaluation, selection, and effective use of speech and language instructional materials, equipment, and supplies
- Serves as a District representative in due process matters concerning speech and language issues
- Monitors service tracking and other data using the Welligent Management System
- Manages data tracking for the program as part of compliance monitoring
- Coordinates compensatory time for underserved students
- Assists staff with computer access and issues related to Welligent and web-based IEP system issues specific to the program
- Provides District-wide education and staff development for Speech and Language Program personnel
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
