Extended School Year - Speech and Language Pathologist

East Hartford Public Schools

San Jacinto (CA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local school district in California is seeking a highly qualified Speech and Language Pathologist for their Extended School Year Program. This role involves developing personalized therapy programs for students with speech and language impairments. The ideal candidate must possess a State of Connecticut License, and a graduate degree in specialized studies. Responsibilities include working collaboratively with teachers and conducting assessments. The position is a summer role starting July 6, 2026, offering a supportive environment for students' communicative development.

Qualifications

Possession of State of Connecticut License required.
Graduate degree in specialized study related to speech and language.
Certification in Speech and Language pathology required.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement therapy programs for students with speech disorders.
Collaborate with teachers to meet the needs of students.
Conduct assessments and screenings for speech and language impairments.

Skills

State of Connecticut License

Graduate degree in specialized study for language/speech/hearing

State of Connecticut Teacher Certification in Speech & Language pathology

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred

Job description

Extended School Year - Speech and Language Pathologist JobID: 7639

Position Type: Summer School
Date Posted: 4/2/2026
Location: Districtwide
Date Available: 07/06/2026

TITLE: Speech & Language Pathologist - Extended School Year Program

Effective Date: July 6, 2026 - July 30, 2026 (Monday - Friday)

Hours: To be determined based upon student need. Note: Appointment to positions in the Extended School Year Program shall be made first to qualified certified physical therapists assistants who are employees of the East Hartford Public Schools. Applications must be appropriately certified.

East Hartford Board of Education Employees: Submit Letter of Interest Only to Human Resources by closing date.

Must be complete and current for application to be considered for this position:

Online Application
Letter of Interest
Resume
Copy of Valid Certification and/or License
Three Current Letters of Recommendation (dated within one year of application)

QUALIFICATIONS:

State of Connecticut License
Graduate degree in specialized study for language/speech/hearing
State of Connecticut Teacher Certification in the area of Speech & Language pathology
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred (Clinical Fellowship Year supervision available)
Other such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO: Building administration

JOB GOAL: To help identify, reduce or eliminate speech, language, and hearing impairments that interfere with the student's ability to derive full benefit from the district's educational program in the least restrictive environment. To provide diagnostic, habilitative, instructional and consultative services for students with communicative needs and disorders.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves on multi-disciplinary teams as a resource to school staff members to assist in the development of a balanced program for oral language development and improvement.
Provides a therapeutic program to meet individual needs of students with speech, language, and hearing disorders through direct and consultative services.
Assists and guides general and special education teachers in observing, describing, and referring students with suspected speech and language and hearing impairments.
Provides a thorough case history, assessment and diagnosis of speech, language and hearing impairments and assists in determining the impact of such impairments on educational, behavioral, social-emotional, and vocational development.
Provides assistance in determining and differentiating speech and differences due to cultural factors (dialects, Limited English Proficiency, etc.) from impairments.
Assists in proper referrals of students to Early Intervention Teams and/or PPT, as appropriate in assessing student needs.
Provides appropriate individualized programs of therapy, classroom modifications and suggestions for accommodations to meet individual students' needs in the least restrictive environment.
Collaborates and consults with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy goals, by making suggestions for the student's daily activities.
Provides information, support, supporting material to parents and families when appropriate.
Provides professional development, consultation, co-teaching, and modeling techniques for teachers and staff to enhance student skills in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing, thinking, problem solving, inter- personal relations, and literacy development. Serve as a consultant to staff on topics concerning speech and language improvement.
Keeps thorough, ongoing records/logs for the individual student receiving therapy and any school-related speech, language and hearing services.
Conducts screenings and maintains current lists of referred, screened and eligible students.
Collaborates with staff and families to determine the need for augmentative communication systems and assessment, and participates in planning, procuring, implementing, and monitoring such programs.
Collaborates with school staff to monitor hearing of students as needed and shares knowledge regarding the educational impact of various types and degrees of hearing loss. Helps procure amplification devices and in-service training for involved staff when necessary.
Collaborates with staff and families to enhance the development of language/literacy skills.
Assumes such other functions as may be determine