Speech, Hearing, and Language Specialist - South County/Davila Day School

Speech, Hearing, and Language Specialist

The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for a Speech, Hearing, and Language Specialist for the South County SELPA of the Student Services and Programs division. Under the general direction of the SELPA Director or Designee, will serve students with speech, hearing and language impairments; will, plan, develop and implement individualized education plans; conduct student assessments, provide consultation to staff and parents, and participate in IEP meetings. This position is an itinerant position serving students at Davila Day School and throughout the South County. This position will provide services/evaluations to students, including students who are deaf and hard of hearing (DHH). Bilingual in ASL preferred.

About South County SELPA The South County SELPA coordinates special education program development and student placements for more than 11,000 students from birth through age 22. They operate in the southern region of San Diego County and member districts include the elementary and high school districts of Coronado, Chula Vista, National, San Ysidro, South Bay, Sweetwater and San Diego County Office of Education programs.

Requirements / Qualifications

Experience: Prior job experience working with students who are deaf and hard of hearing, including those with cochlear implants is preferred in some assignments. Must have experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team doing assessments, interpreting diagnostic evaluations, collaborating with general special education staff, teachers, and providing family/staff consultation; and

Education: Post-graduate coursework in speech, hearing development, and language disorders, or related field;

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Equivalency: A combination of education and experience equivalent to post-graduate coursework in speech, hearing development and language disorders, or related field and prior job experience working with students who are deaf and hard of hearing, including those with cochlear implants is preferred in some assignments. Must have experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team doing assessments, interpreting diagnostic evaluations, collaborating with general special education staff, teachers, and providing family/staff consultation and post-graduate coursework in speech, hearing development, and language disorders, or related field.

Certificates, Licenses, Credentials:

• Valid California Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential with an authorization in Language, Speech and Hearing or a Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential with an authorization in Language, Speech and Hearing; or equivalent document.
• Valid California Driver's License
• CPR certification as issued by an American Red Cross or an American Heart Association-approved program

To be considered for this position, you must individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application:

• Resume, detailing education and experience
• Letter of Introduction
• Two (2) signed Letters of Recommendation dated within the last year
• Copy of Valid California Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential with an authorization in Language, Speech and Hearing or a Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential with an authorization in Language, Speech and Hearing; or equivalent document as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• Copy of transcripts verifying post-graduate coursework in speech, hearing development, and language disorders, or related field
• Copy of CPR certification as issued by an American Red Cross or an American Heart Association-approved program
• Any certifications you would like considered

Comments and Other Information

Join our amazing team! The San Diego County Office of Education is a collaborative organization that works toward a future without boundaries for our students. We are passionate about equity for students and employees, support innovative learning, offer great employee benefits, and professional growth opportunities!

A stipend of $6,000, paid out after three (3) years of consecutive full-time service, shall be paid to unit members hired on or after July 1, 2018, who hold state certification and are employed as Audiologists, Speech Hearing and Language Specialists, or in positions requiring authorizations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH), Visually Impaired (VI) or Orientation and Mobility (O&M). The stipend will be paid out at the completion of the third instructional year.

This position is also eligible for Article XV: Salary, Section 2.C.5.B of the negotiated agreement between SDCOE and SDCAE.

*Note: Valid California credentials are a requirement at the time of hire. If you do not possess the required California credentials, you may go to the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing website for details on meeting California's requirements. Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening. All required California Credentials (if applicable, as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) must be confirmed prior to employment with SDCOE. Diversity Statement: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

About SDCOE The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.

Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families.

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