SE Speech & Language Specialist - Itinerant (40% FTE) at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is committed to ensuring all students have the educational opportunities they need to thrive. We offer a wide range of services and programs geared at supporting our 10 public school districts and expanding educational opportunities and outcomes for over 37,000 students who call Santa Cruz County home. We envision an impactful educational community where everyone feels they belong and have the resources, relationships, and skills to thrive. Our mission is to create an equitable educational system that fosters growth, opportunities, and well-being for all. We work alongside partners in Santa Cruz County’s educational community to build BRIDGES — Belonging, Relationships, Innovation, Data-informed decision-making, Growth mindsets, Excellence, and Sustainability — to equity in education. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Assist in determining eligibility of students for specialized instructional services; provides speech and language therapy to individual students and to small groups of students; design and implement an Individualized Education Program with goals and objectives designed to remediate identified deficiencies for each eligible student; participate in team meetings to design/develop the Student Individual Education Plan (IEP). Consult with instructional staff, parents, physicians and outside agencies regarding specific speech, language and remedial needs of students; attend IEP’s, staff development, and other meetings in the course of providing speech and language services; review, prepare and maintain records and confidential files and write reports; promote development of positive self-esteem; participate in professional development activities.
Requirements / Qualifications
We are currently recruiting for a 40% FTE position. This position will be assigned to the Special Education Department. It is an itinerant position that will be required to travel between various Santa Cruz County Office of Education Special Education school sites. Possession of a valid appropriate California Speech/Language Pathology Services Credential. Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License with valid California Automobile Insurance. MA Stipend $1500 (pro-rated); Ph. D Stipend $400 (pro-rated).
Benefits: There are no benefits offered with this position.
Requirements / Qualifications
We are currently recruiting for a 40% FTE position. This position will be assigned to the Special Education Department. It is an itinerant position that will be required to travel between various Santa Cruz County Office of Education Special Education school sites. Possession of a valid appropriate California Speech/Language Pathology Services Credential. Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License with valid California Automobile Insurance. MA Stipend $1500 (pro-rated); Ph. D Stipend $400 (pro-rated).
Benefits: There are no benefits offered with this position.
Comments and Other Information
To be considered for this position you must submit the following:
Edjoin Application
Cover Letter
Three (3) current letters of reference
Current Resume
Comments and Other Information
To be considered for this position you must submit the following:
Edjoin Application
Cover Letter
Three (3) current letters of reference
Current Resume
Application Deadline
6/15/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/1/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$85,580 - $122,256 Annually
$85,580 - $122,256 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Prorated by 40% FTE; Credit given for prior experience in a public school setting.
Length of Work Year
190 contract days; To begin August 2026
Employment Type
Part Time