Speech and Language Pathologist Pool 25-26 School Year

Speech and Language Pathologist Pool 25-26 School Year

About the Employer

The Santa Rita Union School District (SRUSD), located in the heart of the Salinas Valley of Monterey County, and is comprised of approximately 3600 students from Pre-School through Eighth Grade. We are located in the heart of "Steinbeck Country" a region best known for its exceptional air quality and mild central coast climate and the hometown of Nobel Prize winning recipient, John Steinbeck.

Made up of four elementary schools, and two middle schools and a state preschool, all located within a five mile radius of each other, our district is characterized by rich cultural and linguistic diversity and a home town' feel evidenced by a warm, welcoming and caring community.

The Santa Rita Union School District develops the minds and hearts of its students, inspiring our community to be the place where we all learn and grow.

Job Description / Essential Elements:

SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST

Summary of Responsibilities: The Speech and Language Therapist administers and coordinates diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative functions relative to communication disorders. Establishes and teaches programs when appropriate for communication disorders. Receives and processes referrals for speech and language disorders. Participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings and initiates IEP's for qualified students who need speech and language remediation. Conducts preschool speech and language evaluations when needed.

Qualifications:

1. Appropriate California Teaching Credential authorizing

service as a speech and language therapist.

2. Good oral and written communication skills.

3. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the administration of a speech and language program.

4. Knowledge of instructional methodologies appropriate to

a speech and language program.

5. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with

administration, staff, parents, and other agencies.

Requirements / Qualifications

Copy of Transcript

Letter of Introduction

Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three Recent Letters of Recommendation )

Resume

Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential - Language, Speech and Hearing (or letter from university stating expected completion date)

Comments and Other Information

The District will pay annual dues to the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and the California Speech

Language Hearing Association (CSHA) for Speech and Language Pathologists.

The District will pay annual dues to the California Association of School Psychologists (CASP) and the National Association of

School Psychologists (NASP) for School Psychologists.

The District will pay for professional conferences every three years to get 30 hours of training required to maintain licenses for

the Speech and Language Pathologists and School Psychologists.

The District will pay annual dues to the California Association of School Social Workers (CASSW) for School Social Workers.

The District will pay annual dues to the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) for School Counselors. School

Psychologists and Speech and Language Pathologists receive the Special Education Stipend.