Speech Pathologist - Preschool through Twelfth Grade 2026-27 School Year

About the Role

Under the general direction of the Speech Pathologist Department Supervisor or the site administrator, this position provides direct services—including evaluation and therapy—to students with speech and language handicaps, as well as consultation to staff and parents regarding strategies for maximizing curricular success.

Responsibilities

• Consults with teachers and parents regarding typical speech and language development, classroom modifications and/or accommodations, and assists in the referral process if necessary.
• Diagnoses speech and language disorders.
• Evaluates, in conjunction with other professionals as necessary, the effects of a speech, language, or hearing disorder on a pupil’s educational performance and academic achievement.
• Provides intervention (either direct or on a consultative basis) that addresses individual goals and objectives directed toward academic success through remediation or compensation.
• For students with hearing impairments, provides training in effective use of residual hearing, skillful use of amplified sound, speech reading skills, and effective use of visual/environmental cues.
• Conducts ongoing evaluation for qualified students and makes periodic reports of progress, recommending adjustments in intervention programs as necessary.
• Attends staffing and planning meetings for individual students, providing expertise in speech and language, as well as input on student performance and recommendations for intervention.
• Maintains appropriate documentation required by law (including assessment reports, IEPs, registers, etc.).
• Attends regular departmental staff meetings.
• Develops personal performance goals based on the California Standards for the Teaching Profession on an annual basis.

Requirements

• One or more years of successful experience in speech/language intervention as a team participant.
• Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology.
• Passed CBEST or holds a California State License or Clinical Rehabilitative Credential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates personal qualities in appearance, grooming, and personality that establish a positive example for students.
• Meets District standards for physical and mental health.
• Ability to relate well with others and comply with the District’s customer service standards, as outlined in Board Policy.
• Better than average recommendations from other professionals who have observed personal characteristics, scholastic attainment, and professional duty performance.