What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025/26 Speech & Language Pathologists - Elementary/Secondary position at Carpinteria Unified School District?
About the Employer
The Carpinteria Unified School District, in partnership with the community and parents, believes that all students can learn and are capable of being successful in our diverse society. We are committed to providing a quality educational program in a caring, positive environment which promotes self-esteem and mutual respect. This will provide our students the necessary skills to be responsible citizens, to lead to happy, productive lives and to meet the exciting challenges of the 21st century.
Job Summary
Carpinteria Unified School District is hiring Speech & Language Pathologists to serve within our district.
The position will be for the 25 / 26 school year, beginning August.
This position includes full health benefits and life insurance.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
Job Description / Essential Elements :
Brief description of position
Provides Speech and Language services to the District and schools including screening, testing and consulting to assist them in meeting the educational needs of the students.
Major duties and responsibilities
Is aware of, and abides by, responsibilities of the position held through familiarization with State law, Board Policies, the District Teachers' Handbook, the local school handbooks, position description and other information which is distributed through official channels (school mail, U.S. Mail, faculty / District meetings, etc.).
Develops a balanced program of Speech and Language services which is based on, and is carried out through, clearly written behavioral objectives (goals, objectives, evaluation) and a variety of activities geared for optimum learning and which are compatible with the basic philosophy of the District. Organizes time and services to provide for the accomplishment of objectives within the allotted time and resources.
Administers to students approved individual and group tests as directed by the District Psychologist.
Evaluates and interprets all testing, completes case studies as required and makes recommendations to the School Appraisal Team and Educational Assessment Service on students considered as Individuals with Exceptional Needs.
Consults with Parents as requested by the Principal or Special Education Coordinator regarding recommendations to parents in the area of Speech and Language development. Consults with all parents who receive direct services.
Confers with teachers, administrators and other professional staff members on findings of individual and screening tests and helps them in their efforts to better understand and help individual students with Language, Speech and Hearing difficulties.
Consults with other agencies, both public and private, regarding individual cases.
Consults with other staff members in correlating all available information regarding Individuals with Exceptional Needs.
Evaluates, recommends, requisitions and maintains inventory records of equipment, instructional media and books.
Establishes good human relations program between and among individuals and school staffs.
Maintains a community relations program which enhances the operation of the school district.
Acts as a resource person on an inter-school level and contributes to the efficient operation of the District through participation in meetings called by the Superintendent or his designated representative.
Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service activities provided by the District and / or self selected growth activities.
Other duties and responsibilities
Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required in connection with the teaching assignment.
Shares in the sponsorship of co-curricular student activities and participates in faculty / District committees.
May plan and coordinate the work of instructional assistants and other paraprofessionals.
Supervises students in and out-of-class activities during the assigned work day.
Instructs students in proper care and safe use of equipment, instructional media, and books. Provides adequate supervision to insure overall safety of pupils and maintains surveillance over such property in order to prevent loss or abuse. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs as required.
May prepare letters of recommendation for scholarships, jobs, etc.
May guide students entering competition and developing projects related to subject area taught.
Supervision received
Under the general direction of the Special Education Coordinator and District Psychologist. Under the immediate direction of the site administrator while performing services at the school site
Requirements / Qualifications
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Cover letter)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Required, 2 from prior and / or current Management)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
The Carpinteria Unified School District prohibits discrimination of employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
The Governing Board prohibits sexual harassment of district employees and job applicants. The Board also prohibits retaliatory behavior or action against district employees or other persons who complain, testify or otherwise participate in the complaint process established pursuant to this policy and administrative regulation (BP 4119.11).
