[Hiring] Speech and Language Pathologist @Excel Academy Charter School

Role Description

The Speech and Language Pathologist is responsible for delivering speech and language services and completing evaluations of students (TK-12) for consideration of special education service related to speech and communication needs. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing speech and language goals for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) within various public education settings.
• Participating in IEP meetings.
• Consulting with IEP teams and school staff at the general education level.
• Participating in the RtI/SST process.
• Conducting IEP compliance reviews.
• Participating in regularly scheduled meetings with the Special Education department team.
• Providing in-service trainings on the role of speech and language therapy.
• Providing consultation to parents as required.

This is a candidate pool for the 2026-27 school year. Must reside in Southern California.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in speech-language pathology or closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Possess appropriate speech and language license issued by the state of California.
• Valid California state specialist credential for Speech-Language Pathology. A copy of credential must be provided at the time of hire and kept current as a condition of employment.
• Minimum of two years or more experience in speech and language practice within a public school setting, including practice in assessment and therapy skills appropriate for the needs of a varied student population.
• Valid certificates for first aid and CPR.

Requirements

• Hold and maintain a valid California Driver’s License; proof of automobile insurance; and full-time use of a dependable automobile that is insured pursuant to California regulations.
• State and federal background clearance (LiveScan) to work with students (Education Code Section 44237). No prospective employee can report to work without this clearance being received and Human Resources notifying the immediate supervisor of this clearance.
• Proof of a clear TB test dated within the last 60 days (Education Code Section 49406) upon employment and thereafter updated every four years.

Benefits

• Certification (CA Speech and Language Pathologist License).
• Copy of Transcript (Master's Degree transcript. Unofficial is acceptable).
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Letter of Introduction.
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Current letters of recommendation. Within 1 year. At least one from an immediate supervisor).
• Resume.