Speech and Language Pathologist (In-Person Part-TimeFull-Time)

About the Employer

The Bennett Valley Union School District (BVUSD) serves approximately 950 students on two elementary campuses. Both schools are located in southeast Santa Rosa in quiet residential neighborhoods combining the best of rural and suburban settings. Yulupa serves TK-3 and Strawberry serves our 4th - 6th grade students. BVUSD is one of the top-performing districts in Sonoma County. Both of our elementary schools are California Distinguished Schools. Strawberry is a Gold Ribbon School and Yulupa has ranked in the top 5% of California elementary schools by U.S. News & Reports. We approach instruction with bold certainty that all students can learn while pledging to provide our children with both roots & wings. Our mission is distilled into three key priorities: scholarship mentorship and friendship. Located 1.5 hours north of San Francisco in Central Sonoma County the city of Santa Rosa offers wineries a wildlife park its own symphony and the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. Santa Rosa is 45 minutes from the ocean at Bodega Bay and Redwood forests. Sonoma County is family-friendly and known for its diverse outdoor recreation options with over 70 parks and miles of hiking and biking trails.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Temporary position coverage for a leave of -PERSON services only. Placement on SLP salary schedule based on prior experience.

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

Major Duties and Responsibilities:Provide an individualized program to meet the needs of students with speech language hearing and communication state and local eligibility criteria for caseload as a resource and assist families and staff in observing describing and referring students with suspected and/or identified communication in referrals of students to agencies and specialists as as a member of the SST and IEP teams as appropriateMonitor student progress toward communication goals and required reports records and legal documents.

Requirements / Qualifications

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS personal letter of application stating the reasons for being interested in the position personally prepared resume including a complete list of prior relevant work experience copies of credentials and degrees 3-5 current letters of recommendation

SELECTION CRITERIA Relevant Credential or Certificate of Clinical Competence for Speech Therapy Intern / Emergency / Temporary permits may be considered Successful experience working in speech pathologySELECTION PROCEDURE all applications will be screened on a rolling basis references will be called for top candidates prior to offering interviews interviews for qualified candidates will take place now through May 2025

Requirements / Qualifications

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS personal letter of application stating the reasons for being interested in the position personally prepared resume including a complete list of prior relevant work experience copies of credentials and degrees 3-5 current letters of recommendation

SELECTION CRITERIA Relevant Credential or Certificate of Clinical Competence for Speech Therapy Intern / Emergency / Temporary permits may be considered Successful experience working in speech pathologySELECTION PROCEDURE all applications will be screened on a rolling basis references will be called for top candidates prior to offering interviews interviews for qualified candidates will take place now through May 2025

Comments and Other Information

The District has a long tradition of quality education a strong Special Education program and excellent rapport with and support from the parents and the community. The Board seeks a speech pathologist who will carry on and improve upon this CHARACTERISTICS A person who has a reputation of integrity honesty and trust and who exemplifies the highest professional and ethical behavior. A person who will interact positively with students parents and staff. A person who is accessible and approachable with the ability to listen and be open to new ideas and divergent opinions express ideas and concepts clearly and concisely in both written and oral form using age-appropriate language. A person who is warm and enthusiastic with an appropriate sense of SKILLS & ABILITIES demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the parents students staff and community knowledge of educational techniques tests materials methods theories and trends in identifying assessing and instructing students with communication delays knowledge of and experience with practical application of principals practices methods and strategies applicable to target group students. BVUSD NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICYPlease see Policy 4030: Nondiscrimination In Employment online at: BVUSD Policies & Administrative Regulations are also available online at: and Other Information

The District has a long tradition of quality education a strong Special Education program and excellent rapport with and support from the parents and the community. The Board seeks a speech pathologist who will carry on and improve upon this CHARACTERISTICS A person who has a reputation of integrity honesty and trust and who exemplifies the highest professional and ethical behavior. A person who will interact positively with students parents and staff. A person who is accessible and approachable with the ability to listen and be open to new ideas and divergent opinions express ideas and concepts clearly and concisely in both written and oral form using age-appropriate language. A person who is warm and enthusiastic with an appropriate sense of SKILLS & ABILITIES demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the parents students staff and community knowledge of educational techniques tests materials methods theories and trends in identifying assessing and instructing students with communication delays knowledge of and experience with practical application of principals practices methods and strategies applicable to target group students. BVUSD NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICYPlease see Policy 4030: Nondiscrimination In Employment online at: BVUSD Policies & Administrative Regulations are also available online at: all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only.