Speech-Language Pathologist - Starting School Year 2026-27

Primary Function:

Under the direction of the SELPA Director or designee, the Speech and Language teacher provides on-going remedial services to pupils with communicative disorders, including language, speech, and hearing handicaps. Provides consultive services to classroom teachers and other school personnel regarding language disordered children.

Directly Responsible to:

SELPA Director Major Responsibilities:

Diagnoses language, speech, and hearing problems of referred students. Conducts Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings at least annually for all enrolled students. Develops materials and plans and conducts remediation for language, speech, and hearing handicapped students who are enrolled. Maintains records and reports for all students in the program. Serves as a team member in diagnostic assessment, evaluation, and placement of children with communicative disorders. Consults with parents, teachers, administrators, psychologists, and other personnel regarding students with language, speech, and hearing problems. Performs other duties as assigned. Participates in departmental staff meetings, both business and in-service. Keeps state attendance register as required. Completes End of the Year status list to summarize year's actions. Keeps informed of recent research for personal professional growth, and participates in professional organizations.

Qualifications:

Certificated by the State of California or under waiver for certification in Speech, Language and Hearing. Possession of a University degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent. Familiarity with assessment procedures and tools in the field of Speech Pathology. Familiarity with therapy techniques and materials in the field of Speech Pathology. Knowledge of the California Education Code. Knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and other applicable federal laws. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, parents and community. Ability to speak and write effectively in English.

Requirements / Qualifications

Copy of Transcript Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume Comments and Other Information Nondiscrimination Statement The West Contra Costa Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact

Equity Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator:

Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2@wccusd.net , and Section 504

Coordinator:

Christine Hatcher, Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services Plan (CCEIS), 3000 Parker Road, Richmond, CA 94806, (510) 307-4671, christine.hatcher@wccusd.net . Declaración de No Discriminación El Distrito Escolar Unificado de West Contra Costa prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación, el acoso (incluyendo el acoso sexual) o la intimidación en base a las características reales o percibidas de descendencia, color, discapacidad, género, identificación con un género determinado, expresión de pertenencia a un género, estado migratorio, nacionalidad, raza u origen étnico, religion, edad, además de sexo, orientación sexual o asociación con una persona o grupo de personas con una o más de estas características ya sean reales o percibidas. Para preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con el personal del Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Equidad/Coordinador del Título

IX:

Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2@wccusd.net , y Sección 504

Coordinadora:

Christine Hatcher, Plan de Servicios Integrales de Intervención Temprana Coordinados (CCEIS), 3000 Parker Road, Richmond, CA 94806, (510) 307-4671, christine.hatcher@wccusd.net .