Speech & Language Specialist

Job Summary

The Speech and Language Specialist assesses, identifies, and provides services to students with communication disorders that impact educational progress. The SLP develops and implements services based on student needs and IEP goals and collaborates with families, teachers, and other educational professionals.

• Assess students’ speech, language, fluency, voice, and communication skills to determine needs and eligibility.
• Develop and implement individualized speech and language treatment plans and IEP goals.
• Provide direct and indirect speech and language services to students.
• Participate in IEP meetings and communicate assessment results, progress, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, para-educators, and other professionals to support student success.
• Support students using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and other communication technologies, as appropriate.
• Maintain required student records, progress reports, service logs, and other documentation.
• Remain current with applicable laws, regulations, and best practices related to school-based speech and language services.

Requirements

/ Qualifications

• Valid California credential or authorization permitting speech and language services OR a Master’s degree in communicative disorders and a valid California Speech-Language Pathology license, as applicable.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with students, families, and staff.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.