2025-2026 Speech Teacher - Speech and Language Pathologist

Westside Union School District•Quartz Hill, CA

40d

About The Position

Under general supervision to provide instruction to special needs students within credential authorized service; supervise the classroom and playground activities of special needs students; plan as necessary with other staff members for the effective delivery of instruction for special needs students; maintain records to demonstrate and evaluate special needs students educational/social/emotional progress; work with the staff members, parents and other specialists necessary to develop the Individual Educational Plan of each assigned student, and to do related work as required.

Requirements

B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited college or university
teaching credential authorizing service as a language/speech therapist/specialist
Knowledge of and the ability to apply current teaching techniques in a variety of areas, strong subject matter knowledge, laws and applicable sections of Federal rules and regulations, State Education Code and District and school policies, as well as the Board's goals and objectives.
The abilities to relate in a positive manner with students, to discipline students fairly and firmly, to communicate in an effective manner with parents, students and other professionals, understand and follow both oral and written directions, work within an established schedule, maintain and interpret records, work confidentially, read, interpret and follow regulations, policies and procedures and work cooperatively with others in the school and district setting.
Valid child/adult CPR certificate
Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential OR Standard Restricted Special Education: Speech and Hearing Therapy OR Speech Language Pathology Services Credential

Responsibilities

Provide daily instruction to students in authorized and assigned subject areas
Provide for adequate planning for students' instructional programs both long and short term
Provide an orderly, functional and attractive learning environment for students
Implement the I.E.P. of each student
Work cooperatively with others in the school to provide for coordinated services for students
Maintain necessary records to evaluate student learning and periodically report that progress to the parent/student/supervisor
Maintain regular contact with the parents/guardians about student progress
Conduct I.E.P. meetings as necessary or required
Maintain high level of skill and expertise in the subject matters assigned to teacher and in strategies by which to teach those subjects
Implement district and school policies regarding the instruction of students
Maintain a high level of expertise in the area of special needs of disabled students
Provide staff development to other general and special education teachers in the area of preliminary screening of potential students for this service
Provide assessment for students in accordance with policies and laws relating to this area