Speech Language Pathologist

Tracy Unified School District•Tracy, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time (100%), regular position in Special Education at the District Education Center. The Speech/Language Pathologist assists the Director of Special Education in identifying and addressing students’ speech, language, and hearing needs. The role includes conducting screenings and formal and informal assessments, recommending services, presenting findings to IEP teams, and participating in placement, follow-up, and development of appropriate IEPs. The position also involves consulting with general education staff and parents, collaborating with colleagues and other school staff, reevaluating students’ eligibility and continued placement, and providing evidence-based interventions and therapy to individual students and groups. The position requires travel throughout the District.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders.
Valid California Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential (Clinical or Rehabilitative Services).
Valid California Driver’s License.
Willingness to travel throughout the District.
Ability to use leadership, advocacy, and collaboration in providing assessment and remediation services for students with difficulties in language, speech, voice, and fluency.
Submit a resume, letter of introduction, and three letters of recommendation. Recommendation letters should be from a current or former Director of Special Education, Director of Student Services, and/or Supervising Speech Pathologist.
The letter of introduction should outline specific competencies related to the position and be addressed to Tammy Jalique, Associate Superintendent for Human Resources.
Attach all required documents to the application by the posting deadline.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Two years of successful special education experience in several venues across grade-level settings.
Knowledge of the SEIS system and IEP case management.
Bilingual ability (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

Conduct speech, language, and hearing screenings.
Administer formal and informal assessments.
Recommend speech and language services.
Present to individual educational plan (IEP) teams.
Participate in placement and follow-up of decisions and in developing appropriate IEPs.
Consult with general education staff and parents about developing effective programs.
Seek assistance from colleagues, parents, and appropriate school staff to meet students’ communication needs.
Reevaluate students to determine the appropriateness of continued placement and remediation strategies and to help determine ongoing eligibility.
Use evidence-based interventions and therapy appropriate for individual students and groups.
Travel throughout the District.