Speech Language Therapist (September 2026 - Anticipated Opening)

GBOE; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in California is seeking a Speech Language Therapist to lead and implement its speech therapy program for students with disabilities. The role involves developing individualized treatment plans, conducting assessments, and providing interventions for students with speech and language deficiencies. Candidates should possess a Master's Degree in a related field and a valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate. This tenure track position offers an opportunity to impact the educational environment positively.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, preferred.
• Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and Speech‑Language Specialist Endorsement.
• Successful prior experience working as a Speech Therapist, preferably in educational or pediatric settings.
• Experience planning and delivering IEPs with parents and teachers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the speech therapy program for students with disabilities.
• Assess communication competencies and prepare treatment programs.
• Maintain records and participate in required meetings.
• Maintain records and complete required local, state and federal reports.

Skills

Assessment and analysis of communication competencies

Implementation of individualized educational programs (IEP)

Collaboration with child study team

Experience with speech and language deficiencies

Education

Master's Degree in a related field

Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate

Job description

Speech Language Therapist (Anticipated Opening for September 2025)

Under the general supervision of the Director of Pupil Services, to lead the process in the development, implementation, and coordination of the school district's speech therapy program for students with disabilities or physical/mental impairments by developing and following individualized treatment plans that address specific functional needs.

Tenure Track Position.

Essential Functions

• Makes assessments, analyses and classifications of students' communication competencies and characteristics.
• Plans, prepares and delivers treatment programs for children with speech and language deficiencies. Provides diagnostic evaluations of pupils referred to the child study team for communication disorders and participates in team conferences related to those pupils.
• Develops and implements an individualized educational program (IEP) in conjunction with parents and teachers for pupils who are eligible for speech correction and identifies pupils in need of related services.
• Provides individual and small group intervention sessions with students who have been classified.
  Conducts classes in language stimulation.
• Maintains close liaison with the child study team and serves as a case manager as assigned.
• Keeps records necessary for each child and completes all required local, state and federal reports.
  Participates in development and improvement of opportunities for disabled/exceptional students by providing individual or group in-­service experiences for staff and parents.
• Conducts ongoing evaluation of all children in the program to determine appropriateness of their program.
• Acts as educational consultant to classroom teachers, guidance counselors and administrators as required.
• Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community.
• Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies.
• Maintains professional competence through in-­service education and other professional growth activities.
• Observes children identified as needing service in classroom settings on an ongoing basis.
• Attends and participates in meetings as deemed necessary and consistent with the needs of the district.
• Performs all duties required by administrative code, state and federal laws, and board policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services and other administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Certification/License

• Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and Speech‑Language Specialist Endorsement.

Education

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, preferred.

Experience

• Successful prior experience working as a Speech Therapist, preferably in an educational or other pediatric practice setting.

FLSA Status

• Nonexempt.

The Garfield Board of Education is Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.