SPEECH & LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST; District Wide - Special Education Department

Job Summary

CERTIFICATE POSTING # 2027-016

CONTRACT: 185 days

STIPEND: Credential Speech Pathologist shall receive a 18% increase to their base salary in lieu of the Special Education stipend. [19.6]
Refer to Salary Schedule, Appendix D.

Job Description / Essential Elements

 Calexico Unified School District

 Job Description

  SPEECH PATHOLOGIST

The job of Speech Pathologist is done for the purpose/s of assessing students’ speech development level; providing information for program development and student placement; improving students’ performance; and providing information on child development and/or issues on specific students to instructional personnel.

 ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Assesses students’ communication skills (e.g. articulation, language, fluency, voice, etc.) for the purpose

  of determining their speech and language deficits and development recommendations.

 • Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing

  requested information, development plans for services and/or making recommendations.

 • Facilitates meetings (e.g. IEP conferences, parent meetings, in-services, etc.) for the purpose of

  developing plans and/or providing information regarding students functional goals.

 • Instructs students for the purpose of implementing goals for re-mediation of speech and language deficits.

 • Prepares documentation (e.g. evaluations, observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers and

  outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations

  and/or conveying information.

 • Presents information on various topics related to area of professional expertise in psychology for the

  purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback on treatment  issues.

 • Researches resources and methods (i.e. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and

  methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining appropriate approach for students’

  speech and language services.

 • Screens students for the purpose of determining the need for further individualized assessment.

Other Job Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their

  work activities.

 • Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training site meetings, etc.) for the

  purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.

 
JOB REQUIREMENTS - QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience Required:  Prior job related experience

 • Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

    Skills to apply assessment instruments, interpret test data, communicate effectively.

    Knowledge of assessment instruments and their application, relevant education codes state and district

  policies.

   Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, complete a case study and develop an individual education plan, work

  independently, be flexible and work under time constraints, work effectively with staff, parents, students

  and community.  Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling/fingering,

  talking/hearing conversation and other sounds, near/far visual acuity.

• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing Required:

   Licensure for speech therapy, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Valid Driver’s License and proof of

  insurability.

TERM OF WORK

 10 month certificated employee with an assignment of 185* working days and paid according to certificated salary schedule plus a 15% responsibility factor.

*2012-2013 SY 181 Days

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
*Valid CA Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential
*Letter of Interest
*Résumé
*Three letters of recommendation (MUST contain signature & MUST be no more than three years old)
*Copy of CBEST (if applicable)
*Exam Results for the following, if applicable:
-CBEST -MSAT -RICA -PRAXIS/SSAT -CSET
*Program currently enrolled in, if applicable:
-Pre-Intern -Intern -Induction (BTSA)
*Official Transcripts, from all Colleges & Universities attended - Must be legible for proper screening

***All documents submitted are used to determine if applicant is eligible for an interview. Therefore, it is to your benefit to attach all applicable materials to your electronic application.

TRANSFER REQUESTS:
CUSD Teachers MUST attach a copy of the required credential to the electronic application; this is the only required attachment.

FRINGE BENEFITS:
Certificated: District contributes up to $10,000.00 for single employees, $17,500 for Employee plus one, and $21,500 for family medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• Copy of Transcript
• Credential Copy (Must attach copy of required credential)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters of recommendation; not more than three years old & must contain signature)
• Resume

• Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential - Language, Speech and Hearing

Comments and Other Information

Calexico Unified School District is an AA/EOE
Calexico Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, sex, creed, color, national origin, or union status.
Calexico Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, Company programs and activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation for interviewing or testing activities should request this in advance.

Hiring subject to fingerprint clearance from Dept. of Justice.
All employees are subject to fingerprinting (education Code 45125) and review of arrest and conviction record, if any, prior to hire.

Applications not containing ALL required materials as attachments may not be considered.