San Diego Unified School District

Speech & Language Specialist 2026-2027

San Diego Unified School District • $84K — $100K *
Prather, CA 93651In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid Speech and Language Pathology certification or license
  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field
  • Experience working with children in grades 4-12
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Knowledge of Special Education policies and procedures

Responsibilities

  • Administer therapy for communicative disorders such as articulation and fluency
  • Screen, diagnose, and assess children with speech and language challenges
  • Set specific goals for therapy programs based on assessments
  • Conduct conferences with parents and educators on student progress
  • Lead in-service training programs for staff
  • Guide student specialists in their professional development
  • Assist with special assignments as directed by administrators

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Supportive collaboration with educators and specialists
  • Work with a diverse student population across grades 4-12
  • Potential for involvement in meaningful special projects or assignments
  • Access to in-service training programs.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

2026-2027 School Year
Speech & Language Specialist
District Wide
Grades 4-12

Primary Function:
• Administer therapy to children for remediation and improvement of communicative disorders in the areas of articulation, language, fluency, and voice. The Speech and Language Pathologist shall be responsible to the Special Education Administer.
• Screen, diagnose, assess, and identify children, with all types of communicative disorders in accordance with procedures outlined in Special Education policies and procedures.
• Determine goals and objectives for therapy program.
• Provide information for and conduct conferences with parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals regarding student needs.
• Conduct and participate in in-service training programs
• Direct student specialists in professional preparation.
• Assist consultants or specialists with special assignments when required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Special Education Administrator or Superintendent.

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Certificate Copy
  • Copy of Transcript
  • Resume


Comments and Other Information

Correct Placement on Certificated Salary Schedule in accordance with CTE contract $84,626.42 - $100,987.36

About San Diego Unified School District

The San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) is the second-largest school district in California, United States. The district serves approximately 121,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 and covers almost 200 square miles (520 km2) in the city of San Diego and all or part of the nearby communities of Bonita, Clairemont, Custer, East Elliott, Egger Highlands, Encanto, Golden Hill, Hillcrest, Kearny Mesa, La Jolla, La Playa, Linda Vista, Loma Portal, Midtown, Mission Beach, Mission Hills, North City, North Park, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, Paradise Hills, Point Loma, San Carlos, South Park, Sunset Cliffs, University City, and Webster. The district is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education.
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Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
* Ladders Estimates

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