Speech and Language Pathologist **TEMPORARY CONTRACT**

Speech Language Pathologist

Up to 5 years of credit for prior experience may be given (at the District's discretion).

Job Description / Essential Elements: Report to Assistant Superintendent, Student Services. Position summary: Responsible for identification, assessment, placement, and specialized instruction for students at grade levels pre-school through sixth grade, with disorders of speech, hearing, and/or language.

Minimum Qualifications: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Clinical Rehabilitative Services or Restricted Speech and Hearing Credential, and a valid California Driver License.

Representative Duties and Responsibilities: Identifies those students with speech, language, and/or hearing disorders through referrals from school personnel, parents, or outside agencies, and also through screening of selected grade levels. Assesses speech, language, and hearing disorders employing evaluative instruments and data gathering techniques. Diagnoses communication problems of students and recommends the appropriate placement/services. Works with assigned students to correct or minimize their communication disorders. Confers with and provides information to students, parents, and teachers regarding the program in progress for that student. Attends IEP and other professional meetings. Evaluates the progress of assigned students based on testing and observation to determine further needs. Coordinates the program for students with speech, language, and/or hearing disorders with the total educational program of each assigned school to the extent possible. Operates a computer terminal to enter data, maintain records, and generate reports. Maintains confidentiality of records and privileged communications. Communicates effectively both orally and in writing. Meets schedules and timelines. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with others. Drives a vehicle to carry out duties and responsibilities of position. Other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands: The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position must perform in carrying out essential job functions. Persons performing services in this position classification will frequently exert 25-50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This type of work involves sitting, standing, walking, bending, and stooping from brief periods of time to lengthy periods of time. Essential job functions include: Perceiving the nature of sound; near and far visual acuity; depth perception; providing oral and written communication; ability to speak and project voice in either an enclosed or open area; manual dexterity to handle and work with various materials, objects, and equipment; driving a motor vehicle; and the physical ability to perform a variety of physical activities.

Requirements / Qualifications: General Qualifications: Applicants must possess a valid California Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential or Clinical or Rehabilitative Services (Language, Speech & Hearing) credential. Please see the position job description for other required experience, qualifications, and skills. Bilingual Spanish or ASL highly desirable.

Complete online EdJoin Application, cover letter addressed to Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Yousef Nasouf, complete resume, 2 letters of recommendation and/or current placement file, copy of current credential, and copies of all transcripts. **ATTENTION** ONLY PDF DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. APPLICANTS MAY BE DISQUALIFIED IF ALL SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS ARE NOT IN PDF FORMAT.

• Copy of Transcript (Copies of all transcripts for degrees and credentials)
• Credential Copy (Copy of pertinent credential)
• Letter of Introduction (Cover letter)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume (Resume including complete work history)

At least one letter of recommendation must be current (within the last 6 months). NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The Centralia Elementary School District (CESD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and educational services. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, educational program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans' status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination shall apply to both educational services and employment. The Office of Equal Opportunity is charged with overseeing, leading, and directing the CESD's efforts to meet the legal obligations set forth in state and federal civil rights laws and regulations in CESD employment and delivery of educational services. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to: Dr. Yousef Nasouf Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources 6625 La Palma Avenue Buena Park, CA 90620 View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io