Speech Pathologist- 1.0 FTE at Bellevue Union School District

About the Employer

Welcome to the Bellevue Union School District in Santa Rosa, California. Santa Rosa’s location and its combination of family-friendly metropolitan amenities and natural beauty attract everyone from Generation Y to retirees. Santa Rosa, in Sonoma County, is home to one of the most fertile regions in the United States, making it a culinary and wine-lover’s delight, while also providing proximity to the big city lights of San Francisco, the crashing ocean waves of Bodega Bay, and the majestic Redwood forest. The Luther Burbank Center for the Arts and Sonoma State’s Green Music Center host world famous singers, dancers, comedians and more while both adults and children can enjoy multiple museums such as the Charles M. Schultz Museum, Pacific Coast Air Museum, and the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County. Sonoma County is known for its diverse outdoor recreation options, with over 70 parks and hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails. Right in the heart of this paradise you will find the Bellevue Union School District. We are a welcoming place, rich in diversity, and we’d love for you to get to know us. Bellevue Union School District employs some of the most talented educators in the state who are committing to knowing every student by name, strength and need. Comprised of four elementary schools, and our Early Learning Center, we are a small district serving approximately 1600 students. We offer a Dual Immersion Spanish Language program, extensive before and after school opportunities including music, arts and athletics, and we provide substantial support for our students with special needs and students becoming more proficient in English as an additional language. Though small, our enrollment continues to outpace local and state averages so we are looking to grow our team for the 2023-2024 school year. We seek additional experienced, dynamic, and equity-minded teachers who are student-centered and excited to serve our students, families and community. We also would be grateful if you share our employment opportunities with other remarkable equity-driven people who would be enticed by the opportunity to live, work, and serve in the Bellevue Union School District.

Job Information

Date Posted: 5/1/2023	Application Deadline: 5/12/2023 3:34:49 PM Pacific
Employment Type: Full Time	Length of Work Year: 195 Days
Salary: $72,136-$122,488 DOE/Education (year-for year up to 10 years) + Very Generous District Contribution toward medical, dental, vision benefits.	Number Openings: (At time of posting) 3
Contact: Tracy Whitaker	Email: twhitaker@busd.org
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Job Summary

One Position supports the Preschool Speech Program. This Program serves 3 to 5 year old's who require Speech services only. The Program is supported by a bilingual classroom assistant. This is a great opportunity to work with this age group in a meaningful collaborative partnership with families. Two Positions support the speech and language needs of students district-wide and will be located at one school site.

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

Bellevue Union School District Job Description Speech, Hearing, and Language Specialist Definition: Provide evaluation and instructional services to students with speech, hearing, and language deficiencies. Supervision Received and Exercised: General direction is provided by the Special Education Coordinator in consultation with site principals. Evaluation conducted by the designated site principal. Examples of Duties and Responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Administers screening of students and diagnostic tests to determine eligibility for services and for annual purposes. Interprets the results of diagnostic tests to develop annual goals for students on caseload. Works with students to correct or modify their speech and language. Makes referrals and schedules conferences and IEP’s when necessary with school personnel, parents, and others. Maintains records and prepares reports as directed. Attends regular professional development and other meetings as required. Employment Standards: Knowledge of: Federal and state laws, codes, regulations and requirements pertaining to areas of assigned responsibility for regular and special education; Speech, hearing, and language techniques, tests, materials, methods, theories and trends in assessing and identifying a typical student; Public and private education programs and community resources for referrals; Ability to: Respond promptly to requests of internal and external clients; provide needed direction, assistance, training, materials and resources; Select appropriate assessment instruments and methods of assessment; Plan and implement programs of remediation; Write coherent and comprehensive reports; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Make decisions in an objective, rational and competent manner; Facilitate team work; Demonstrate flexibility and creative problem solving; Establish effective working relationships with staff, district personnel, other agencies, and the public; Maintain and improve professional skills and knowledge; Be flexible and receptive to change. Education and Experience: Education: Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university Credentials: Valid California Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential or equivalent

Requirements / Qualifications

Required Documents Include: Completed EDJOIN Application Letter of Introduction Resume 3 Current Letters of Recommendation Copy of the Credential or Letter from program that Credential will be complete by first date of paid employment *If offered a contract the applicant must provide official transcripts.

Credential Copy
Letter of Introduction
Letter(s) of Recommendation (We require 3 current letters of recommendation dated within the past year.)
Resume

Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential - Language, Speech and Hearing

Credential Copy
Letter of Introduction
Letter(s) of Recommendation (We require 3 current letters of recommendation dated within the past year.)
Resume

Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential - Language, Speech and Hearing

Comments and Other Information

Please visit our website for more information about our district and our schools at: www.busd.org

The Bellevue Union School District offers an extremely competitive salary and a generous benefit package to its employees. Go to the Human Resources page on our website to review our salary schedules and employee contracts.

The Governing Board desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with law.  The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation.

Speech Pathologist- 1.0 FTE at Bellevue Union School District | EDJOIN