Speech, Language Pathologist 26-27 SY Open Recruitment, $10,000 Retention Bonus

About the Employer

Oak Grove School District has a total student enrollment of approximately 8,690 from grades TK-8. There are 15 elementary schools and 3 intermediate schools. Six out of seventeen schools receive Title I funds. Schools range from the highest student enrollment (730) to the lowest student enrollment (269). The percentage of English Learners is 29% representing 56 languages spoken in the district.


Oak Grove School District's focus is driven by the LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) and school site-specific SPSA (Single Plan for Student Achievement) which identifies short, intermediate, and long-term goals. First and foremost in all activities is the safety of students as well as student success in the areas of math and reading/language arts interwoven with science, social studies and visual and performing arts. Student performance goals have been integrated into the state and federal accountability systems. Annually, the LCAP and SPSA's are updated with our students, staff and various community groups in keeping with our core values, the vision, and the annual goals.


The District is located in the southeastern corner of San Jose, California bounded by Capitol Expressway to the north, Canoas Creek to the west, Bernal Road to the south and the foothills to the east.


Our Mission is to "Ensure Every Child's Potential is Achieved" driving our Core Values: Student Learning, Positive Interdependence, Quality Performance, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Respect


The Oak Grove School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) promotes and develops successful learning for students who are eligible for IDEA services. The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for providing speech/language services to meet the individual needs of students with oral communication and speech/language impairments. This position is responsible for assessment; goal development; and planning/implementing appropriate
speech and language treatment services to maximize student learning. They maintain regular communication with their students, their parents, and appropriate staff members and are responsible for the implementation and revision of their student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Patience, compassion, positivity, and empathy are core values Speech-Language Pathologists must have to work with children living with disabilities.This job reports to the Site Administrator and the Director of Special Education.


Requirements / Qualifications

• Copy of Transcript (post BA/BS)
• Credential Copy
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation