Speech Pathologist (2026-27 School Year)

Speech Pathologist (2026-27 School Year) Lemon Grove School District Monterey Heights STEAM Academy - Lemon Grove, California This job is also posted in Lemon Grove School District Job Details

Job ID:

5715777

Application Deadline:

May 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

Speech Pathologist Definition:

Under the direction of the Principal and under the general direction of the Coordinator of Special Education, provide speech/language correction services to pupils with speech defects, language handicaps and hearing impairments.

Essential Duties:

• Screens selected student populations or individually referred students for speech articulation and/or language communication problems.
• Consults with staff regarding pupil speech/language problems.
• Provides designated small group or individual instruction services for pupils whose needs are identified in a written Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Selects and adopts from a wide variety of remedial instructional methods and materials those which meet the present needs of pupils assigned to the Speech/Language Therapist Program.
• Provides a learning environment which will promote high standards of pupil behavior and positive attitudes toward self and others.
• Monitors and evaluates expected progress towards goals stated in the student's IEP and makes periodic reports of speech/language progress and personal adjustments to parents and staff.
• Assesses academic and social growth of pupils assigned to the speech/language program; keeps other records and prepares reports as required by District or state regulations.
• Participates, when required, in school-wide referral and assessment procedures in accordance with legal requirements.
• Evaluates the effects of speech/language handicaps upon a pupil's educational achievement and personal adjustment, in cooperation with other staff.
• Coordinates the speech therapist's program with total educational program of each assigned school.
• Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Provides and maintains a functional and creative learning environment to the degree that space assignment permits.
• Assists in carrying out a program of information and communication as a means of interpreting the school program to the community.
• Maintains own professional competence through participation in District, regional or state sponsored in-service activities.
• Selects and orders books, instructional aids and instructional supplies and maintains required inventory records.
• Completes District forms and questionnaires and distributes bulletins to pupils as required.
• Ensures a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting and ventilation to the extent possible.
• Administers group or individual tests in accordance with District testing program as related to pupils' speech and communication needs.
• Participates in curriculum programs within the school of assignment and/or on a District level.
• Shares in the sponsorship of student activities related to speech and communication and participates in faculty committee work.
• Trains and directs the work of classroom assistants and volunteers if applicable.
• Is excused from regular assignments to supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities due to itinerant nature of work schedule.

Non-essential Duties:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree or advanced degree, including all courses needed to meet credential requirements plus additional training in procedures for evaluation, scheduling and organizing therapy.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

• Clinical Rehabilitative credential in Language, Speech and Hearing.
• Other credential(s) authorizing speech/language therapy in public schools.
• Standard Teaching with Speech and Hearing Therapy minor.
• Special Teaching Credential in Speech/Language Defects.
• Post-offer physical examination and drug screen
• Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice
• Current X-ray or tuberculin skin test before employment and every four years thereafter

Physical Demands:

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Sitting for extended periods of time

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$90,375 to $130,234 Per Year Job Requirements