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Speech Therapist (Grades K-12) SY 22/23 at Holtville Unified School District

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
6/19/2022
Contact
Celso Ruiz
760-356-2974
Number of Openings
1

Add'l Salary Info

$57,353 - $107,799
Length of Work Year
185 contract days
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

The Holtville Unified School District, recently named a 2018 California Exemplary District by the California Department of Education, combines large learning opportunities with a small school setting. From Transitional Kindergarten to the 12th Grade, our school sites offer a unique educational experience that has earned our district several honors at both the County and State levels. From Dual Immersion, to Apple ConnectED , to a highly successful Math, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) Program, to our strong Agricultural Pathway, Holtville students are able to access unique academic opportunities in our schools. Beyond the classroom, we are highly competitive as well in sports, band, FFA, Migrant Speech and Debate, MESA, and countless other clubs and activities. Our community is tightly knit, and is supportive of our schools, parents, and most importantly, the students we seek to empower.

Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   

HOLTVILLE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CERTIFICATED JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: District Speech Therapist
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services
Brief Description of Position:
Provides speech, language and hearing services to all school sites including testing and consulting to assist them in meeting the educational needs of pupils.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Establish and implement procedures regarding assessment of referred students and special education program evaluation.
2. Act as a liaison to local, county, and State Department of Education personnel.
3. Coordinate procedures for placement, transfer, and termination of students within special education
programs.
4. Coordinate with the Special Education Director to arrange with neighboring school districts for the
education of those handicapped students who cannot be served appropriately in the local district.
5. Assume responsibility for interpreting state and federal regulations relating to special education to
assure that district programs are in compliance.
6. Represent the district at SELPA Operation Committee meetings as an alternate when needed, as well as at other county or regional committee meetings as requested.
7. Maintain and disseminate, as appropriate, confidential records involving special education students,
as well as evaluate records of students new to the district.
8. Coordinate the on-going revision of referral and evaluation procedures, including forms utilized for
communication with parents.
9. Evaluate and interpret all testing and make recommendations for placement both in special education
classes and regular classes, if appropriate.
10. May assist in completing state and local forms regarding special education including the J-50
finance
forms, pupil counts, waivers, and the year-end report.
11. May establish eligibility of students for special education transportation and work with the
12. transportation supervisor to provide appropriate services.
13. Conduct follow-up calls on special education placement to facilitate home-school relationship and
school adjustment of child.
14. Participate in I.E.P. meetings as necessary, to meet the state requirement for placement, goal-setting,
on-going evaluation, and dismissal of all students in Special Education classes.
15. Work together with district psychologist and with teachers to implement individual prescriptive
teaching and other remediation designed to help overcome the learning and behavior problems of
students.
16. Evaluate and make recommendations regarding students being considered for retention, acceleration,
or a difference class level.
17. Work closely with Special Education teachers in program development and evaluation.
19. Apprise teachers of new techniques and materials and their use with individual students.
20. Work and confer with outside agencies such as Mental Health, Vocational Rehabilitation, California
Children’s Services, Imperial Valley College, Regional Center, Head Start, and Work Training Center
to ensure appropriate provision of services for special education students.
21. Assist in organizing in-service activities regarding special education for certificated and classified
employees.
22. Participate in faculty meetings, parent organization meetings, in-service training, and other
community and school groups.
24. Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Services.
Supervision Exercised or Received:
Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Special Services.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
Credential: Credential authorizing services in speech, language and hearing.
Education: Master’s degree in education preferred.
Experience: Wide range of contact with exceptional children of all ages; successful experience as a speech therapist or special education.
Employment Standards:
Knowledge of: Special education program opportunities for students; learning theory; child development; intelligence, achievement, and personality assessment; federal and state laws related to special education programs and student records; and school management budgeting.
Ability to: Work competently and comfortably with students, parents, teachers and administrators; meet district standards for physical and mental health; plan, organize, and implement district policies; prepare clear and concise written reports; exercise initiative; and exercise mature judgement; ability to develop empathy with parents and pupils; appearance, grooming, and personality which establish a desirable example for pupils. Ability to sit for prolonged periods, complete a case study and develop an individual education plan; work independently, be flexible and work under time constraints. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds, near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Credential authorizing services in speech, language and hearing. Master's degree preferred.

Resume Three current letters of recommendation.

  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters required to apply. )
  • Resume

    Credential authorizing services in speech, language and hearing. Master's degree preferred.

    Resume Three current letters of recommendation.

    • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters required to apply. )
    • Resume

      Comments and Other Information

      $10,833.84 annual contribution toward medical benefits including vision and dental for full time equivalent employees. $5,000.00 signing bonus with clear credential.

      Comments and Other Information


      $10,833.84 annual contribution toward medical benefits including vision and dental for full time equivalent employees. $5,000.00 signing bonus with clear credential.