Speech & Language Pathologist (Temporary Contract for 2026/2027 School Year) at Perris Elementary
Job Summary
Job Summary
Could include additional school sites, as needed, per caseload
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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DEFINITION:
Under the general supervision of the Director of Special Education & Student Services, the Speech/Language Specialist provides individually designed Speech and Language services for individual children who qualify under the guidelines of the California Master Plan for Special Education.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
a. Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) for those children and families found eligible for Speech and Language services under current state guidelines.
b. Conduct individual assessments to qualify, review or recommend special education services appropriate to the needs of students referred for evaluation.
c. Provide individual and small group instruction and service in order to ameliorate the speech and/or language disorders of children who qualify for the program utilizing a variety of methodologies, materials and techniques.
d. Provide consultative services on an as needed basis to staff and parents in order to enhance the effectiveness of each child’s total program.
e. Provide direct and indirect support to children who require either partial or full inclusion into the regular education program.
f. Provide services to preschoolers and infants.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
a. Knowledge and experience as a Speech Pathologist serving infant through school age youngsters.
b. Flexibility and creativity in devising intervention strategies in order to ameliorate the speech and language processing deficits of children placed in the program.
c. Ability to communicate in Spanish.
d. Knowledge of innovative technologies.
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential.
Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO ATTACH - 1. A current California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services credential in LSH or Speech-Language Pathology Services credential 2. University Transcripts showing Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an approved institution 3. Two current letters of recommendation (current and dated within a year of job posting) 4. Resumé
Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO ATTACH - 1. A current California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services credential in LSH or Speech-Language Pathology Services credential 2. University Transcripts showing Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an approved institution 3. Two current letters of recommendation (current and dated within a year of job posting) 4. Resumé
Comments and Other Information
TITLE IX - Notice of Nondiscrimination
The Perris Elementary School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, educational program or educational activity on the basis of and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. In addition, the district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following person has been designated as the Title IX Coordinator to handle inquiries regarding discrimination on the basis of gender under Title IX, as well as inquiries regarding the District’s other non-discrimination policies:
Claudia Velez, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent,
Educational Services
143 E. First St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-3118
Complainants have a right to seek review by the:
U.S. Department of Education - Office for Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-1328
OCR@ed.gov
Phone: (800) 421-3481
TDD: (800) 877-8339
Complainants have a right to appeal the District’s decision of complaints regarding specific programs, program fees and the LCAP to the California Department of Education (CDE) by filing a written appeal within 15 days of receiving the District’s decision. The appeal must be accompanied by a copy of the originally filed complaint and a copy of the District’s decision.
Comments and Other Information
TITLE IX - Notice of Nondiscrimination
The Perris Elementary School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, educational program or educational activity on the basis of and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. In addition, the district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following person has been designated as the Title IX Coordinator to handle inquiries regarding discrimination on the basis of gender under Title IX, as well as inquiries regarding the District’s other non-discrimination policies:
Claudia Velez, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent,
Educational Services
143 E. First St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-3118
Complainants have a right to seek review by the:
U.S. Department of Education - Office for Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-1328
OCR@ed.gov
Phone: (800) 421-3481
TDD: (800) 877-8339
Complainants have a right to appeal the District’s decision of complaints regarding specific programs, program fees and the LCAP to the California Department of Education (CDE) by filing a written appeal within 15 days of receiving the District’s decision. The appeal must be accompanied by a copy of the originally filed complaint and a copy of the District’s decision.
Application Deadline
6/1/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/18/2026
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$94,493 - $134,269 Annually
$94,493 - $134,269 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$13,000 towards H&W per year
Length of Work Year
189 Work days
Employment Type
Full Time