Speech - Language Pathologist

Coachella Valley Unified School District; Thermal (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Masters/Doctorate stipends: $1000/$150

Job summary

Coachella Valley Unified School District is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide therapy and related services to students with identified needs in a 187-day work year. The role includes assessing referred students, formulating and implementing IEP goals, and serving as a resource to site and District staff.

Applicants must hold a valid California Language, Speech, and Hearing license/credential and a Certificate of Clearance; three letters of recommendation and transcripts are

Qualifications

• Valid California Language, Speech, and Hearing license/credential.
• Certificate of Clearance through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing required.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language therapy and related services to students with identified special needs.
• Assess referred students and formulate/implement IEP goals and objectives.
• Serve as a resource to site and District personnel and perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Speech-language pathology credential/licensed

Job description

Speech - Language Pathologist at Coachella Valley Unified School District

Application Deadline
9/29/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted
9/15/2026

Contact
Adianna Ortiz

Number of Openings
1

Salary
Pay Range
$70,729.00 - $146,546.00 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Allowed a maximum of 12 years of previous experience
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 fifteen 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

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.

Requirements / Qualifications

• 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

Requirements / Qualifications

• 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

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

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

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• Coachella Valley Unified - Map-Location
• Coachella Valley Unified School District - website
• The Desert Sun - Local Newspaper
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