Speech Therapist - Special Ed Local Plan Area (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District•Oakland, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Therapist will be responsible for preventive measures, including observing and informally interacting with students in the classroom. They will informally assess learning environments related to communication and develop optimal learning opportunities and participation. The role involves collaborating with general/special education teachers and other service providers to create language programs and foster expressive language in natural settings. Additionally, the therapist will work with parents on language/communication programs, providing recommendations for home support. Responsibilities include conducting informal/formal speech and language assessments, writing reports according to district, state, and federal requirements, using functional and curriculum-based assessment tools, and adhering to mandated timelines and OUSD report format guidelines. The therapist will make specific recommendations to the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team based on assessment findings, core curriculum, and board standards, and attend required IEP meetings for students recommended for speech and language therapy. Service delivery methods include consultation, one-to-one, small group, and whole-class instruction within general/special education classrooms, ensuring compliance with IEP and IDEA regulations.

Requirements

Possession of appropriate and valid California credential authorizing service in applied position.
Training and experience in the specific programs are required.

Responsibilities

Observing and informally interacting with students in the classroom.
Informally assessing learning environments as it relates to communication.
Developing optimal learning opportunities and/or participation.
Working with general/special education teachers and other service providers to create language programs and expressive language in the natural setting.
Working with parents regarding the development of language/communication programs including recommendations for home support of school goals.
Conducting informal/formal speech and language assessments.
Writing assessment reports in accordance with district, state and federal requirements.
Utilizing assessment tools with a variety of techniques that are functional and curriculum based.
Completing all assessments following within mandated timelines.
Following the OUSD report format guidelines and timelines.
Making specific recommendations to the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team based on the findings of the student's assessment, the core curriculum and board standards.
Attending required IEP meetings for all students recommended to be serviced for speech and language therapy.
Providing various styles of delivery including consultation, one to one, small group, and whole class instruction within the general/special education classroom.
Ensuring compliance with IEP and IDEA regulation.