SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST at Santa Clara Unified School District
About the Employer
Welcome to Santa Clara Unified School District! Thank you for your interest in Santa Clara Unified School District. Our employees work together to support graduates who are resilient, future-ready, lifelong learners who think critically, solve problems collaboratively, and are prepared to thrive in a global society. SCUSD’s Adult Portrait embodies eight elements that support our students: • World-Leading Professional • Student-Centered Lifelong Learner • Creative and Critical Thinker • Adaptive Forward Thinker • The Caring Adult • Inclusivity Champion • Equity Advocate • Empowering Collaborator If you have the skills to support this vision, we invite you to apply to join our team. Santa Clara Unified School District serves over 15,000 TK-12 students, in addition to students in Preschool through Adult School. Neighborhoods in the Cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Cupertino comprise the District's 56 square-mile area. Santa Clara Unified prides itself on having teachers, classified employees, and administrators who are dedicated, experienced professionals who care about each student's well-being and academic preparation. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Santa Clara Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), mental or physical disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. The Title IX Coordinator is Stacy Joslin, 1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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1) Identify, through assessment, children eligible to receive special education services;
2) Participate as a member of a team to identify the needs and specific goals and objectives of each child's individual education plan;
3) Supervise, direct and engage students in activities in a classroom environment;
4) Develop programs for student's to allow for success in an educational environment and serve as a liaison to facilitate successful mainstreaming of students when appropriate;
5) Conduct informal evaluations and modify each student's curriculum;
6) Consult and articulate with staff and parents via meetings and phone, regarding the needs of students;
7) Utilize resources both within and outside the school district to facilitate student progress in both educational and social development;
8) Provide parents with appropriate instructional strategies;
9) Maintain knowledge of current regulations pertaining to special education and continue independent professional growth;
10) Maintain records, files and reports as required by federal, state, and district regulations;
11) Maintain confidentiality of all written and oral information;
12) Communicate with physicians, private schools, and community organizations regarding special education services;
13) Insure health and safety of children;
14) Assist parents to coordinate utilization of appropriate community services
Requirements / Qualifications
Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential or a California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services credential required. Applicants who do not have a valid credential the first day of the school year will not be considered. 30-day Substitute Credentials are NOT valid credentials for contracted positions in our district.
Please attach a cover letter, resume and at least 2 recent letters of recommendation to the online application. If it's not possible to attach these items to the online app, they may be Emailed to: Nora Dipko at ndipko@scusd.net or faxed to 408-423-2282.
Requirements / Qualifications
Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential or a California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services credential required. Applicants who do not have a valid credential the first day of the school year will not be considered. 30-day Substitute Credentials are NOT valid credentials for contracted positions in our district.
Please attach a cover letter, resume and at least 2 recent letters of recommendation to the online application. If it's not possible to attach these items to the online app, they may be Emailed to: Nora Dipko at ndipko@scusd.net or faxed to 408-423-2282.
Comments and Other Information
The Santa Clara Unified School District celebrates diversity and is committed in all of its activities, policies, programs, and procedures to provide equal opportunity for all and to avoid discrimination or harassment against any person regardless of age, race, gender, sex, actual or perceived sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ethnic group identification, disability, marital status, Vietnam-era veteran status, or any other reason. The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants, employees and students with disabilities. The Title IX Coordinator is Brad Syth, Asst Supt of Human Resources, 1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051, 408-423-2014.
Comments and Other Information
The Santa Clara Unified School District celebrates diversity and is committed in all of its activities, policies, programs, and procedures to provide equal opportunity for all and to avoid discrimination or harassment against any person regardless of age, race, gender, sex, actual or perceived sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ethnic group identification, disability, marital status, Vietnam-era veteran status, or any other reason. The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants, employees and students with disabilities. The Title IX Coordinator is Brad Syth, Asst Supt of Human Resources, 1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051, 408-423-2014.
Application Deadline
4/30/2014 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/16/2014
Contact
Nora Dipko
408-423-2015
408-423-2015
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Placement on the Teachers' Salary Schedule
Length of Work Year
10 Months (100%)
Employment Type
Full Time