Speech-Language Pathologist (2025-26 School Year)

About the position

Provides specialized instruction and services for students who have disorders of speech, language, and/or communication; performs speech and language assessments; assists in developing the Individualized Education Program for students with speech language, and/or communication deficits; and consults with teachers and parents.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and uses diagnostic assessment materials and procedures that are appropriate for the intended use; considers student's cultural, linguistic, and disability background when choosing assessment tools; applies evaluation data and findings to intervention, instruction, programming, and services through written reports, intervention plans, and/or meetings.
• Conducts speech/language screenings and evaluations that are compliant with federal and state regulations; effectively communicates evaluation findings to parents and school staff through written reports and conferences; utilizes evaluation findings to inform accurate eligibility, placement, and service decisions.
• Designs and implements appropriate intervention strategies, including application of technology; monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
• Provides speech/language services through a variety of delivery models.
• Provides information relative to speech, language, and communication disorders to students, parents, teachers, and others as appropriate.
• Collaborates with teachers and parents regarding program content and speech/language services.
• Provides augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders.
• Collects student performance data.
• Establishes and maintains a daily schedule of speech/language services.
• Implements requirements of federal and state regulations.
• Maintains records and reports required by district, state, and federal agencies.
• Provides quarterly reports regarding educational progress towards goals/objectives to parents and school personnel for each student on his/her caseload.
• Develops parent and staff trainings related to supporting communicative needs.
• Complete MediCal Billing.
• Participates in professional growth activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.

Requirements

• Master's Degree, including all courses necessary to meet credential requirements.
• Valid California credential authorizing service in grade levels and areas assigned, including Clinical Rehabilitative Services credential.
• Must be able to work effectively with administrators, staff, parents, and community.