Speech & Language Pathologist (2026-2027)

Job Summary

2026-2027 School Year* The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is under the general supervision and evaluation of the Superintendent, the Speech-Language Pathologist will work as part of a team in the diagnoses of communication disorders. Taft City School District serves a range of children Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade with various disabilities including but not limited to Mental Retardation, Visual Impairment, Learning Disabled, Sever Disorder of Language, Emotional Disturbance, Traumatic Brain Injury, Hard of Hearing, Other Health Impaired and Orthopedically Impaired. Many present with medical and behavioral disorders as well as communication disorders. This position serves students in Taft, CA.

Requirements

/ Qualifications Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Specialized and professional preparation as the commission may require.
• Must possess (or be eligible for) a valid California Clinical or Rehabilitative Service Credential, Authorizing Services for Language, Speech and Hearing. Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice as well as a physical clearance are conditions of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload: Copy of Transcript (or copy of college diploma) Credential Copy (Or proof of eligibility) Letter of Introduction (Letter of interest) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters from within last three (3) years) Resume Comments and Other Information “Taft City School District is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact Human Resources.”