Specialist, Speech and Language Program

Los Angeles Unified School District; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Los Angeles Unified School District seeks a Specialist, Speech and Language Program within the Division of Special Education. The role supports the Speech and Language Program, supervises staff, and coordinates services with district offices, school sites and teachers to ensure compliant instructional delivery.

Responsibilities include evaluating materials, managing data via Welligent, providing district-wide staff development, and addressing due process matters related to speech and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent.
• Licensed SLP in California.
• CCC from ASHA credential.

Responsibilities

• Assists coordinator with practices and procedures for the Speech and Language Program.
• Supervises staff and evaluates performance.
• Coordinates services with district offices, sites, and teachers.
• Assists in evaluation of instructional materials and supplies.
• Represents the District in due process matters related to speech and language.
• Monitors service tracking and data using Welligent.
• Manages program data for compliance monitoring.
• Coordinates compensatory time for underserved students.
• Supports staff with Welligent and web-based IEP system issues.
• Provides District-wide education and staff development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree in Education or Speech-Language Pathology

California SLP license

CCC from ASHA

Job description

DESCRIPTION:

Division of Special Education

SPECIALIST, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PROGRAM

38G (School Support Administrator, 0515)

Under the general direction of the Director, Related Services and working under the Coordinator, Speech and Language Program, Division of Special Education, the duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the coordinator with the formulation of practices and procedures regulating the Speech and Language Program
• Provides support, supervision, and performance evaluation of subordinate personnel
• Coordinates the functions and services of the Speech and Language Program in cooperation with other District offices, school site administrators, and teachers
• Provides assistance in the evaluation, selection, and effective use of speech and language instructional materials, equipment, and supplies
• Serves as a District representative in due process matters concerning speech and language issues
• Monitors service tracking and other data using the Welligent Management System
• Manages data tracking for the program as part of compliance monitoring
• Coordinates compensatory time for underserved students
• Assists staff with computer access and issues related to Welligent and web-based IEP system issues specific to the program
• Provides District-wide education and staff development for Speech and Language Program personnel
• Performs other duties as assigned

SALARY:

38G, (School Support Administrator, 0515) – B Basis ($110,981, – $138,149) – 221 paid days

• In the case of an annualized employee who is changing basis during the year, this change may result in an annualized “settlement” (i.e., the process by which the District resolves an under or overpayment).
• For employees who change basis during the school year, this basis change may prevent them from earning a full year of service credit.
• Selected individual may be subject to displacement due to norm allocation and seniority-based RIF provisions or due to budget limitations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• At least five (5) years of successful, full-time public school service in a certificated position(s), with no fewer than three (3) years of which must have been in a position(s) working directly and primarily with students with speech and language disabilities
• An earned master’s degree or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard in Education or Speech-Language Pathology conferred by a regionally-accredited college or university
• Completion of required Multicultural Education and Master Plan coursework*

*Applicants have one year to complete this requirement.

NOTE: All minimum requirements must be met on or before the filing deadline. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that appropriate documentation is on file with Human Resources. For additional information, please call [phone].

Employees who have been issued a below standard Performance Evaluation, or Notice of Unsatisfactory Act(s) and/or Suspension shall be ineligible for application to any promotion process for one calendar year following the issuance of such a Notice.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid license issued by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board
• A Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• In-depth knowledge of state and federal mandates regarding students with disabilities
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to effectively use technology
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong collaborative team building skills
• A valid California driver license and the use of an automobile to travel to sites throughout the District

Applicants are advised that meeting the stated minimum requirements does not ensure an invitation to an interview.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY, PLEASE CONTACT:

Taryn Shimizu, Administrative Coordinator

The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion.