Speech - Language Pathologist

Speech

• Language Pathologist at Coachella Valley Unified School District Print Application Deadline 5/31/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/4/2026 Contact Adianna Ortiz Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $70,729.00
• $146,546.

00 Annually Add'l Salary Info Excellent Benefits Package Length of Work Year 187 days Employment Type Full Time About the Employer Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fourteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper. Job Summary Job Summary Provides speech and language therapy and related services to students with identified special needs, assesses referred students, formulates and implements I.E.P. goals and objectives. Serves as a resource to site and District personnel and other related duties as assigned. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

• EdJoin Application
• Copy of Valid California Language, Speech, and Hearing LICENSE/CREDENTIAL, a Clinical Rehabilitative Services CREDENTIAL, or

CALIFORNIA ISSUED LICENSE.

• Must have a "

CERTIFICATE OF CLEARANCE

" through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Per CDE Requirement.

• Resume
• Letter of Introduction
• Three Letter of Recommendation

SIGNED & DATED

within the last year (last 12 months)•

Copy of Transcripts Prime Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Assess and diagnose speech, language and hearing disorders, and determine program eligibility. 2. Formulate and implement goals and objectives and establish an individualized therapy program for qualifying students. 3. Provide therapy for students demonstrating problems with receptive and expressive language, voice disorders, speech fluency and hearing impairments. 4. Understand and expedite federal and State regulations as they pertain to speech, language and hearing services. 5. Maintain complete and accurate records of attendance accounting data. 6. Assist parents and teachers in understanding and implementing therapeutic goals for individual children and students. 7. Assume responsibility for an assigned student caseload regarding the state mandated IEP review process. This includes but is not limited to: a) Assist in the preparation and conducting of annual and triennial reviews according to legal timelines. b) Complete necessary assessment and develop a written report including preliminary goals and objectives. c) Assist in notifying parents of meeting date. d) Review and update case load files annually or as directed to assure they contain all proper documentation. e) Works in conjunction with psychologist in ensuring the timely completion of Total Service IEP Reports. 8. Cooperate with County personnel and other agencies when supplementary information or services are necessary. 9. Instruct individuals in receptive integrative/processing and expressive language skills. 10. Attend appropriate meetings and staff development programs as directed.

Requirements / Qualifications

• EdJoin Application
• Copy of Valid California Language, Speech, and Hearing LICENSE/CREDENTIAL, a Clinical Rehabilitative Services CREDENTIAL, or

CALIFORNIA ISSUED LICENSE.

• Must have a "

CERTIFICATE OF CLEARANCE

" through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Per CDE Requirement.

• Resume
• Letter of Introduction
• Three Letter of Recommendation

SIGNED & DATED

within the last year (last 12 months)•

Copy of Transcripts Prime Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Assess and diagnose speech, language and hearing disorders, and determine program eligibility. 2. Formulate and implement goals and objectives and establish an individualized therapy program for qualifying students. 3. Provide therapy for students demonstrating problems with receptive and expressive language, voice disorders, speech fluency and hearing impairments. 4. Understand and expedite federal and State regulations as they pertain to speech, language and hearing services. 5. Maintain complete and accurate records of attendance accounting data. 6. Assist parents and teachers in understanding and implementing therapeutic goals for individual children and students. 7. Assume responsibility for an assigned student caseload regarding the state mandated IEP review process. This includes but is not limited to: a) Assist in the preparation and conducting of annual and triennial reviews according to legal timelines. b) Complete necessary assessment and develop a written report including preliminary goals and objectives. c) Assist in notifying parents of meeting date. d) Review and update case load files annually or as directed to assure they contain all proper documentation. e) Works in conjunction with psychologist in ensuring the timely completion of Total Service IEP Reports. 8. Cooperate with County personnel and other agencies when supplementary information or services are necessary. 9. Instruct individuals in receptive integrative/processing and expressive language skills. 10. Attend appropriate meetings and staff development programs as directed. Comments and Other Information All documents required must be attached for consideration.

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Yearly Stipends Available (Confirmed through official transcripts)

• $1,000 Masters
• $1,500 Doctorate Comments and Other Information All documents required must be attached for consideration.

Additional Salary Information:

Yearly Stipends Available (Confirmed through official transcripts)

• $1,000 Masters
• $1,500 Doctorate Links Related To This Job Coachella Valley Unified
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