Speech & Language Pathologist (2026-2027)

Speech & Language Pathologist (2026-2027) at Kern County Superintendent of Schools Print Application Deadline 5/15/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/1/2026 Contact Alejandrina Contreras 661-636-4752 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $72,406 - $142,184 Annually Add'l Salary Info $72,406 - $142,184 per year based on 25 steps.

Recruitment & Retention Stipend:

$2,000. Additional $1,300 annual stipend for Master's degree; $1,600 stipend for Doctorate degree. Length of Work Year 185 days/11 months per year, 7.5 hours per day Employment Type Full Time Benefits Prepaid medical, vision, and dental plans are provided for the employee and eligible family members. Interviews By May 29, 2026 Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the Coordinator in the Special Education-Assessment & Support Services division, establish program goals within each school district and special education program for children with communicative handicaps. Make necessary physical arrangements at each site for program implementation. Arrange suitable schedule for speech and language screening. Establish a record-keeping system for maintaining student records in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Screen students to determine those who may need speech and language therapy services. Obtain permission for appropriate diagnostic testing; administer those tests. Conduct conferences with parents, school personnel, and other professional personnel to acquire necessary information for complete appraisal of students' communicative abilities and needs. Participate in the writing of each student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP). Exchange pertinent information with teachers regarding children who will be scheduled for speech and language therapy. Itinerant position based out of Bakersfield, CA. View Job Description Requirements /

Qualifications Education and Credentials:

• Appropriate California credential(s) for providing speech and language therapy services.

Experience:

• Prefer one year in professional speech and language therapy services. Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver's license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage. Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload: Copy of Transcript Credential Copy Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters from within last three (3) years.) Resume Requirements /

Qualifications Education and Credentials:

• Appropriate California credential(s) for providing speech and language therapy services.

Experience:

• Prefer one year in professional speech and language therapy services. Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver's license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage. Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload: Copy of Transcript Credential Copy Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters from within last three (3) years.) Resume Comments and Other Information "The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics." Comments and Other Information "The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics." Links Related To This Job KCSOS Human Resources Salary Schedules Job Descriptions CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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