Speech-Language Pathologist on Special Assignment (2025/2026) Bilingual Spanish/English preferred at San Marcos Unified School District
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Job Summary
Job Summary
SMUSD is seeking a dynamic, community-minded speech and language pathologist with a passion for serving students in inclusive, language-rich environments in the early grades. This position not only provides direct service to young children, but it also includes consultation and collaboration with community partners to build capacity for educators and families to support transitions for young children who are first entering the public school system. Key Abilities: Currently possesses or is willing to obtain inclusion certification Excellent time management and scheduling abilities Ability to create and deliver evidence-based, high-quality in-service/embedded coaching on speech and language strategies for the school environment Excellent oral and written communication skills Exceptional interpersonal skills and abilities to productively collaborate with various community members, coworkers, and administration Understanding and ability to implement developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) for the education of young children in educational settings
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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I. TITLE – SPEECH THERAPIST
II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Credential
California credential authorizing services in Language, Speech and Hearing
B. Education - Sufficient to meet credential requirements
C. Experience - None required
D. Personal
See District requirements
III. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of and ability to implement the subject matter, philosophical, social, and
educational concepts relative to the duties and responsibilities listed on this job description.
IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Subject and Management Area
1. Remediates communicative disorders preschool through twelfth grade
2. a. Surveys school populations for the purpose of identifying students handicapped by speech, hearing or language disabilities
b. Diagnoses communicative handicaps
c. Selects caseload and proper placement in therapy classes
d. Plans and develops individualized therapeutic procedures for correcting or minimizing communicative disabilities
e. Assesses and refers students for other special education placement
f. Appraises parents or appropriate school personnel or the need for medical evaluation
in accordance with District policy
g. Evaluates individual programs as well as student progress
B. Relationships
1. Motivates students according to their individual social and educational needs.
2. Interprets to classroom teachers and other school personnel the special needs of speech, hearing and language handicapped students and reports periodically on the progress of each individual
3. Counsels parents in the management of their child’s problem and reports periodically
on the child’s progress
4. Cooperates with the Speech, Hearing and Language staff in all department matters and
contributes to planning for program improvement
5. Coordinates programming and scheduling of special classes for speech, hearing and
language handicapped children and participates in related community programs when possible
6. Cooperates with other community agencies or institutions providing services for handicapped children and participates in related community programs when possible.
C. Professional Attitude, Responsibilities and Participation
1. Keeps required state attendance register and makes periodic reports as directed
2. Participates in and contributes to in-service meetings
3. Further professional growth continuing education and attending professional workshops and conferences
4. Participates in professional state and national association or agency activities relating to the fields of
speech pathology and audiology
5. Adapts to change or innovation
6. Abides by the codes of ethics of the District and professional associations
V. ACCOUNTABILITY
A. Person to whom responsible
1. Building Principal
B. Evaluator
Building Principal with assistance from Coordinator, Education Program Specialist/ Special Education Administrator
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California Speech and Language Pathology Services Credential **Required** Letter of Introduction Resume Letters of Recommendation (3)
For questions regarding credentials, email Credential Technician Amber Christman at amber.christman@smusd.org or (760) 752-1244
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California Speech and Language Pathology Services Credential **Required** Letter of Introduction Resume Letters of Recommendation (3)
For questions regarding credentials, email Credential Technician Amber Christman at amber.christman@smusd.org or (760) 752-1244
Comments and Other Information
SMUSD is seeking a dynamic, community-minded speech and language pathologist with a passion for serving students in inclusive, language-rich environments in the early grades. This position not only provides direct service to young children, but it also includes consultation and collaboration with community partners to build capacity for educators and families to support transitions for young children who are first entering the public school system.
Key Abilities:
Currently possesses or is willing to obtain inclusion certification
Excellent time management and scheduling abilities
Ability to create and deliver evidence-based, high-quality in-service/embedded coaching on speech and language strategies for the school environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills and abilities to productively collaborate with various community members, coworkers, and administration
Understanding and ability to implement developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) for the education of young children in educational settings
*THE DISTRICT NOW ACCEPTS UP TO 10 YEARS OF PRIOR SERVICE.
Number of Work Days 194
Hours per day: 7.5
Comments and Other Information
SMUSD is seeking a dynamic, community-minded speech and language pathologist with a passion for serving students in inclusive, language-rich environments in the early grades. This position not only provides direct service to young children, but it also includes consultation and collaboration with community partners to build capacity for educators and families to support transitions for young children who are first entering the public school system.
Key Abilities:
Currently possesses or is willing to obtain inclusion certification
Excellent time management and scheduling abilities
Ability to create and deliver evidence-based, high-quality in-service/embedded coaching on speech and language strategies for the school environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills and abilities to productively collaborate with various community members, coworkers, and administration
Understanding and ability to implement developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) for the education of young children in educational settings
*THE DISTRICT NOW ACCEPTS UP TO 10 YEARS OF PRIOR SERVICE.
Number of Work Days 194
Hours per day: 7.5
Application Deadline
6/1/2026 11:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/18/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
Placement on the Certificated Salary Schedule + 15% Stipend
Length of Work Year
2026/2027 School Year
Employment Type
Full Time
Fringe Benefits
The District offers health, dental, vision, and life insurance for the employee and eligible dependents