Speech Therapist (Itinerant)

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Special Education Department Coordinator, the Speech Therapist provides speech and language services to students throughout Merced County. The position evaluates students to determine eligibility for speech and/or language services and provides appropriate therapy to address identified needs.

The Speech Therapist collaborates with teachers and school administrators, participates in IEP meetings, works with parents and guardians to develop IEPs, monitors and reports on student progress, and maintains required student records and assessments. The position also helps select instructional and assessment materials and participates in professional development activities.

Requirements

/ Qualifications APPLICATION MATERIALS Please carefully review the attached job description for the minimum qualifications. Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements and submit all required documentation by the application deadline will be considered for an interview. Required Application Materials The following documents must be received by the application deadline for your application to be considered: *Completed EDJOIN Online Application and AB2534 *Resume *Three (3) recent letters of recommendation (Letters must be signed and dated within the last 18 months) *All college transcripts (Include transcripts from community colleges and universities, along with a copy of your degree) *Copy of your California Credential Education Completion of the degrees necessary for issuance of a credential to serve in the areas of language, speech, and hearing.

Credentials & Requirements Appropriate California credential authorizing service as a Speech Therapist. Valid California Driver’s License. DMV H-6 Driver Record printout required. Experience Clinical training and speech therapy experience, including clinical practice with school-aged children. Important: Please ensure that ALL required documents are uploaded and submitted with your EDJOIN application before the deadline.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. All applicants will be contacted via e-mail. If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Copy of Transcript (Please attach verification of ALL college units.)

Credential Copy (Copy of your California Credential) Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume Comments and Other Information IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S.

The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) "As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.

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