2026-2027 Speech and Language Pathologist - Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District at Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District
About the Employer
Learning for a Lifetime - Committed to the Future We’re proud to be a district creating innovative programs, opening schools, attracting students and preparing them for college and careers. Our vision is clear – all students are entitled to a successful education, our focus is learning and we are a team. This vision is shared by our community and we are thankful for the tremendous support we receive, which helps make our schools special places for children to learn. We have strong academic and enrichment programs, magnet programs and distinguished schools from transitional kindergarten through high school. Our district has received national recognition for our work in closing the achievement gap and increasing access to advanced curriculum for all students.
Job Summary
Job Summary
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Assess students referred for speech and language services • Develop and implement an Individual Education Program (I.E.P.) for each student who qualifies for speech and language services as part of his/her special education program • Participate as a member of an I.E.P. team for students receiving speech and language services • Participate as a member of an initial I.E.P. team for students who have been assessed for speech and language services and provide information to the team regarding assessment findings • Keep up with trends and developments in special education, and participate in professional growth opportunities • Participate in regular meetings of the District’s speech and language specialists • Perform other duties assigned by the administrator
Requirements / Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: - students with exceptional needs - diagnostic and assessment instruments - methods and materials to remediate speech and language disorders - policies and regulations in the identification of students and educational planning Ability to: - communicate effectively with students, staff and parents - work as a team member with other speech and language specialists and professional staff 1. Resume 2. (2-3 Recent) Letters of Recommendation 3. Cover Letter 4. Valid California speech/hearing specialist credential 5. Previous speech and language specialist experience desirable **Bilingual Preferred
A complete, signed and dated on-line edjoin application for the position shall include copies or proof of all of the items listed below. Applicants submitting incomplete applications will not be considered for employment. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.
- Certificate Copy
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
- Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential - Language, Speech and Hearing
Requirements / Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: - students with exceptional needs - diagnostic and assessment instruments - methods and materials to remediate speech and language disorders - policies and regulations in the identification of students and educational planning Ability to: - communicate effectively with students, staff and parents - work as a team member with other speech and language specialists and professional staff 1. Resume 2. (2-3 Recent) Letters of Recommendation 3. Cover Letter 4. Valid California speech/hearing specialist credential 5. Previous speech and language specialist experience desirable **Bilingual Preferred
A complete, signed and dated on-line edjoin application for the position shall include copies or proof of all of the items listed below. Applicants submitting incomplete applications will not be considered for employment. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.
- Certificate Copy
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
- Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential - Language, Speech and Hearing
Comments and Other Information
Other Requirements:
-Must be fingerprinted and a satisfactory Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation records checks must be received by the Sonoma County Office of Education, prior to employment.
-Proof of TB test will be required upon employment.
-Must pass a pre-employment physical prior to employment. Under some circumstances, further testing may be required to determine if an applicant is able to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
-May be required to obtain first aid and CPR certificates within the first 6-12 months of employment.
-A mandatory employment disclose by all former employers for the AB2534 must be completed prior to employment.
-Bilingual Preferred
Comments and Other Information
Other Requirements:
-Must be fingerprinted and a satisfactory Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation records checks must be received by the Sonoma County Office of Education, prior to employment.
-Proof of TB test will be required upon employment.
-Must pass a pre-employment physical prior to employment. Under some circumstances, further testing may be required to determine if an applicant is able to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
-May be required to obtain first aid and CPR certificates within the first 6-12 months of employment.
-A mandatory employment disclose by all former employers for the AB2534 must be completed prior to employment.
-Bilingual Preferred