2026-2027 Speech and Language Pathologist - Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District

Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District • Rohnert Park, CA

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About The Position

The Speech and Language Pathologist assesses students referred for speech and language services and develops and implements an Individual Education Program (IEP) for each student who qualifies for those services as part of a special education program. The role participates on IEP teams for students receiving speech and language services and on initial IEP teams for assessed students, sharing assessment findings with the team.

The position involves keeping up with trends and developments in special education, participating in professional growth opportunities and regular meetings of the District’s speech and language specialists, and performing other duties assigned by the administrator. Applicants must hold a valid California speech/hearing specialist credential. Previous speech and language specialist experience is desirable; bilingual ability is preferred.

A complete, signed, and dated online application must include the requested supporting materials. Applicants must also satisfy the stated pre-employment screening and health requirements.

Requirements

• Valid California speech/hearing specialist credential; the listed credential is Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential – Language, Speech and Hearing.
• Knowledge of students with exceptional needs, diagnostic and assessment instruments, methods and materials for remediating speech and language disorders, and policies and regulations for student identification and educational planning.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability to work as a team member with other speech and language specialists and professional staff.
• Submit a complete, signed, and dated online application with a certificate copy, transcript copy, letter of introduction, letters of recommendation, and resume; the posting also requests a cover letter and 2–3 recent letters of recommendation.
• Complete fingerprinting and receive satisfactory Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation record checks before employment.
• Provide proof of a TB test upon employment.
• Pass a pre-employment physical; further testing may be required in some circumstances to determine ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Complete the required AB2534 employment disclosure by all former employers before employment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous speech and language specialist experience.
• Bilingual ability.
• Obtain first aid and CPR certificates within the first 6–12 months of employment, if required.

Responsibilities

• Assess students referred for speech and language services.
• Develop and implement an Individual Education Program (IEP) for each student who qualifies for speech and language services as part of their special education program.
• Participate as a member of IEP teams for students receiving speech and language services.
• Participate as a member of initial IEP teams for students assessed for speech and language services and provide the team with assessment findings.
• Keep up with trends and developments in special education and participate in professional growth opportunities.
• Participate in regular meetings of the District’s speech and language specialists.
• Perform other duties assigned by the administrator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed