2026-2027 Speech and Language Pathologist - Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District

Job Summary

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assess students referred for speech and language services
• Develop and implement an Individual Education Program (I.E.P.) for each student
who qualifies for speech and language services as part of his/her special education
program
• Participate as a member of an I.E.P. team for students receiving speech and language
services
• Participate as a member of an initial I.E.P. team for students who have been assessed
for speech and language services and provide information to the team regarding
assessment findings
• Keep up with trends and developments in special education, and participate in
professional growth opportunities
• Participate in regular meetings of the District’s speech and language specialists
• Perform other duties assigned by the administrator

Requirements / Qualifications

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- students with exceptional needs
- diagnostic and assessment instruments
- methods and materials to remediate speech and language disorders
- policies and regulations in the identification of students and educational planning

Ability to:
- communicate effectively with students, staff and parents
- work as a team member with other speech and language specialists
and professional staff

1. Resume
2. (2-3 Recent) Letters of Recommendation
3. Cover Letter
4. Valid California speech/hearing specialist credential
5. Previous speech and language specialist experience desirable

**Bilingual Preferred

A complete, signed and dated on-line edjoin application for the position shall include copies or proof of all of the items listed below. Applicants submitting incomplete applications will not be considered for employment. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

• Certificate Copy
• Copy of Transcript
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

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

Comments and Other Information

Other Requirements:
-Must be fingerprinted and a satisfactory Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation records checks must be received by the Sonoma County Office of Education, prior to employment.
-Proof of TB test will be required upon employment.
-Must pass a pre-employment physical prior to employment. Under some circumstances, further testing may be required to determine if an applicant is able to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
-May be required to obtain first aid and CPR certificates within the first 6-12 months of employment.
-A mandatory employment disclose by all former employers for the AB2534 must be completed prior to employment.
-Bilingual Preferred