A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
Special Education - Speech-Language Pathologist (Temporary Contract) at Desert Sands Unified School District Print Application Deadline 8/27/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/13/2026 Contact Claudia Sanchez Number of Openings 2 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Current Salary Schedule Length of Work Year 10 Months Employment Type Full Time About the Employer We are pleased that you have expressed an interest in employment with our district. Desert Sands Unified School District is committed to the students and the families of the communities that we serve. We have a competitive salary and benefit package to offer our employees along with excellent working conditions in modern school facilities. Our district is located in the resort communities of Indian Wells, Bermuda Dunes, Palm Desert, La Quinta, and Indio. Our community offers the amenities of a resort lifestyle along with an affordable housing market for full-time residents. The Personnel Office strives to provide the best possible service to our current employees and applicants to the district. Please feel free to call any of the staff members listed in our division for assistance. Job Summary Job Summary We are hiring two
TEMP Speech- Language Pathologist:
1.0 FTE 0.8 FTE Requirements / Qualifications Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential Certificate Copy (CBEST, NTE, PRAXIS, CSET and/or MSAT) Copy of Transcript Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation (dated within the last 18 months)) Resume Requirements / Qualifications Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential Certificate Copy (CBEST, NTE, PRAXIS, CSET and/or MSAT) Copy of Transcript Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation (dated within the last 18 months)) Resume Comments and Other Information Salary credit granted for eighteen (18) years of previous teaching experience. The experience must have been for three-fourths (3/4) of the school year in public school, accredited private school, VISTA or Peace Corps, with a valid teaching credential for the level of service. This can include one year of credit for military service. Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP) shall be placed on the Nurse/Speech Language Pathologist Salary Schedule. The Desert Sands Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, potential parental, family and/or marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, in its educational program (s) or employment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Joseph Hyde, Title IX Coordinator, Desert Sands Unified School District, 47-950 Dune Palms Rd, La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 771-8695, joseph.hyde@desertsands.us; Dr. Lisa McColl, Title IX Coordinator, Designee/Resolution and Compliance Officer, Desert Sands Unified School District, 47-950 Dune Palms Rd, La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 771-8695, lisa.mccoll@desertsands.us; Mr. Alpercy Bennett Jr. , 504 Coordinator, Desert Sands Unified School District, 47-950 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 771-8652, alpercy.bennettjr@desertsands.us Comments and Other Information Salary credit granted for eighteen (18) years of previous teaching experience. The experience must have been for three-fourths (3/4) of the school year in public school, accredited private school, VISTA or Peace Corps, with a valid teaching credential for the level of service. This can include one year of credit for military service. Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP) shall be placed on the Nurse/Speech Language Pathologist Salary Schedule. The Desert Sands Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, potential parental, family and/or marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, in its educational program (s) or employment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Joseph Hyde, Title IX Coordinator, Desert Sands Unified School District, 47-950 Dune Palms Rd, La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 771-8695, joseph.hyde@desertsands.us; Dr. Lisa McColl, Title IX Coordinator, Designee/Resolution and Compliance Officer, Desert Sands Unified School District, 47-950 Dune Palms Rd, La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 771-8695, lisa.mccoll@desertsands.us; Mr. Alpercy Bennett Jr. , 504 Coordinator, Desert Sands Unified School District, 47-950 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 771-8652, alpercy.bennettjr@desertsands.us CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators
