AU Language, Speech, and Hearing Specialist (310) - SELPA-AU (Itinerant, County Wide)

Job Summary

Under the direction and general supervision of the Special Education Program Administrator or Designee., the Language, Speech, and Hearing Specialist will provide quality language, speech, and hearing services to K-12 students, severely handicapped, orthopedically handicapped, seriously emotionally disturbed, deaf, or communicatively handicapped students, ages 18 months to 22 years, through a commitment to team participation in planning and implementation of student programs; a functional, community-based curriculum; communication and social skill development; interagency cooperation, and a strong parent-teacher-student linkage.

Opportunities exist to develop and experiment with adaptive technology, vocational education, and integration with non-handicapped populations.

Requirements

/ Qualifications Applications submitted without required documents may not be considered for interview. To apply, complete the online application and submit accompanied by: Copy of Transcript (Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in appropriate field.) Credential Copy (Valid and appropriate California teaching credential authorizing service to speech, language and hearing impaired students, which include:

• California Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential (language, speech and hearing services); OR
• Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential (authorized subjects: language, speech and hearing); OR
• Specialist in Special Education Credential in Communication Handicaps with advanced specialization in language, speech and hearing) English Learner Authorization (One of following must be submitted: Credential copy showing ELA, CLAD Cert, BCLAD certification or an explanation as to why this requirement is not met) Letter of Introduction (Formal Letter of Interest) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three Required; preferably from former employers or supervisors) Resume (Experience with severely handicapped; behaviorally challenged; and/or autistic students. Experience with or interest in assistive technology, alternative communication systems, desired ) Comments and Other Information All employment with the Calaveras County Office of Education is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements which includes but is not limited to fingerprinting and verification of negative tuberculosis. *** EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT We do not discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their actual or perceived sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation.