Speech & Language Pathologist at La Canada Unified School District
About the Employer
“Our Success is Intentional” La Cañada Unified School District is a learning community committed to personal growth and academic excellence. All facets of the district work to ensure its success is intentional. Part of the fabric of the community, La Cañada schools inspire a national standard for high academic achievement, citizenship, and student well-being. LCUSD emphasizes safety, security, and a wide array of wellness offerings as a priority on each of its school campuses. The district operates three elementary schools and a combined grades 7-12 middle and high school. Current student enrollment is approximately 3,975 students, supported by 517 highly qualified employees. Each school in the district has developed a comprehensive Responsive Teaching Plan, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Plan, and has adopted Stanford’s Challenge Success initiative to ensure that all students receive appropriate tiers of support in mastering academic standards and in developing their social, emotional, and physical health and resilience. La Cañada Flintridge is home of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Descanso Gardens. The professional residents of La Cañada are attracted to the city because of its excellent schools and its strong community spirit. Parent participation and involvement in the schools are extensive as evidenced by a robust La Cañada Educational Foundation, which contributes over $2 million annually to the district, the active volunteerism and program support of the PTA at each school site, and the Spartan Boosters at LCHS grades 7-12. Approximately 95% of graduating seniors enroll in post-secondary schools, with students attending their best fit colleges and universities across the nation. All of our schools have been named National Blue Ribbon schools, with Palm Crest and Paradise Canyon Elementary Schools recognized in 2021. La Cañada High School 7/8 was named a National Forum “School to Watch” school four times, most recently in 2023. All LCUSD schools have been designated as California Distinguished Schools, with its three elementary schools recognized again in 2023.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Principal (or Principal’s Designee) and Executive Director of Special Education, the Speech & Language Pathologist provides speech and language assessments and therapy to students who have a variety of communicative disorders. This position will assist current speech pathologists with caseload overage at each school site. Employment will be offered on a probationary contract leading to tenure.
Requirements / Qualifications
Salary: Placement on the speech pathologist salary schedule is dependent on education and years of employment in a public school district. No cap on years for public school experience. The starting annual salary range for a full-time speech pathologist is $58,205 to $111,841, which corresponds to a monthly salary of $5,291.36 to $10,167.37. Speech Pathologists are paid over 11 months, August through June. Benefits: This position is eligible to participate in the District’s medical benefit plans. Currently the District’s maximum contribution to an employee’s benefits package is $15,930 per year. Premiums for a part-time employee are prorated based on the employee’s full-time equivalent (FTE) percentage.
Work Year: This is a full-time position (1.0 FTE, or 100%), August through mid-June, 187 contracted workdays. The first day of paid service is Wednesday, August 10, 2022 with a new staff member orientation day scheduled for the same day. The first day with students will be Monday, August 15, 2022, and the last day of the speech pathologist’s work year is Monday, June 5, 2023. Qualifications: 1. Credential: Valid California Speech-Language Pathology Services credential. 2. Education: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred 3. Licenses: None required. Preferred: Clinical Services Rehabilitation Credential and/or Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). 3. Experience: No minimum experience requirement. • Preferred: experience with severely handicapped or behaviorally challenged students; students diagnosed with autism. • Preferred: experience with or interest in assistive technology/alternative communication systems. • Preferred: experience teaching special education students; experience in working on student IEPs. Application Procedure: 1. Interested parties may submit an application through the posting on EdJoin (www.edjoin.org/lcusd). Please include a cover letter, a resume, references with contact information, a copy of a valid California credential, copies of transcripts and at least three (3) current letters of recommendation. The cover letter may be addressed and mailed to: Dr. Debra Cradduck, Chief Human Resources Officer La Cañada Unified School District 4490 Cornishon Avenue La Cañada, CA 91011 2. After initial paper screening, candidates will be contacted for a personal interview as soon after the application deadline as possible. The following documents are required for an application to be considered:
- Copy of Transcript (unofficial copies are acceptable)
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (At least three (3) recent letters)
- Resume
- Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential - Language, Speech and Hearing
Requirements / Qualifications
Salary: Placement on the speech pathologist salary schedule is dependent on education and years of employment in a public school district. No cap on years for public school experience. The starting annual salary range for a full-time speech pathologist is $58,205 to $111,841, which corresponds to a monthly salary of $5,291.36 to $10,167.37. Speech Pathologists are paid over 11 months, August through June. Benefits: This position is eligible to participate in the District’s medical benefit plans. Currently the District’s maximum contribution to an employee’s benefits package is $15,930 per year. Premiums for a part-time employee are prorated based on the employee’s full-time equivalent (FTE) percentage.
Work Year: This is a full-time position (1.0 FTE, or 100%), August through mid-June, 187 contracted workdays. The first day of paid service is Wednesday, August 10, 2022 with a new staff member orientation day scheduled for the same day. The first day with students will be Monday, August 15, 2022, and the last day of the speech pathologist’s work year is Monday, June 5, 2023. Qualifications: 1. Credential: Valid California Speech-Language Pathology Services credential. 2. Education: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred 3. Licenses: None required. Preferred: Clinical Services Rehabilitation Credential and/or Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). 3. Experience: No minimum experience requirement. • Preferred: experience with severely handicapped or behaviorally challenged students; students diagnosed with autism. • Preferred: experience with or interest in assistive technology/alternative communication systems. • Preferred: experience teaching special education students; experience in working on student IEPs. Application Procedure: 1. Interested parties may submit an application through the posting on EdJoin (www.edjoin.org/lcusd). Please include a cover letter, a resume, references with contact information, a copy of a valid California credential, copies of transcripts and at least three (3) current letters of recommendation. The cover letter may be addressed and mailed to: Dr. Debra Cradduck, Chief Human Resources Officer La Cañada Unified School District 4490 Cornishon Avenue La Cañada, CA 91011 2. After initial paper screening, candidates will be contacted for a personal interview as soon after the application deadline as possible. The following documents are required for an application to be considered:
- Copy of Transcript (unofficial copies are acceptable)
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (At least three (3) recent letters)
- Resume
- Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential - Language, Speech and Hearing
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Application Deadline
4/29/2022 12:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/15/2022
Contact
Danielle Newcom
818-952-8385
818-952-8385
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
The starting annual salary range for a full-time speech pathologist is $58,205 to $111,841
Length of Work Year
August 10, 2022 - June 5, 2023
Employment Type
Full Time