Valley Life Charter School 

Job Description

Speech & Language Pathologist

2026-2027 School year - Full Time 182 Days - 8 hours per day

Salary: Please see Admin Step and Column

Benefits: 100% paid by district. 

 

SCHEDULE: 

Monday - Friday 7:45 to 4:15

 

Reports Directly To: School Psychologist

Mission

The Mission of Valley Life Charter School is to provide a rigorous educational program emphasizing academics, leadership and visual and performing arts. VLCS will provide authentic opportunities for students to apply the academics, leadership principles and life skills taught, for making good decisions. Students will encounter research-based academics, along with leadership opportunities in the classroom, in the school, and in the community. 

 

Leadership and character building are vital to the instructional philosophy at VLCS. To create an environment in which students feel respected and are willing to take risks, VLCS’ instructional philosophy is to create a school in which students are well-mannered leaders with exceptional listening skills and the ability to follow the rules. Character development and leadership-building strategies will enhance the learning environment by allowing both the student and teacher to focus on the curriculum. This approach will be used to create a positive atmosphere and allow students to focus on educational goals and develop the skills and self-confidence to succeed as leaders in the 21st Century.



Vision

Valley Life Charter School was created with a vision to “develop community leaders, one student at a time” by building and developing character in youth, which supports the core values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.  These core values will be interwoven throughout the curriculum at Valley Life Charter School. We believe that every student has strengths and we will identify and build on the strengths of our students to reach their potential better. VLCS takes seriously its commitment to educating the whole person and will include social skills and character development with its program of academics, leadership and visual and performing arts training. We further believe that students learn best when they are placed in a loving and nurturing environment. Students excel when they are able to actively participate in their education through situations that allow for "hands on" activities. 

 

All employees at Valley Life Charter School must have the ability to facilitate and articulate a shared vision of academic excellence for the school community.  They must also be able to create and maintain the support structures necessary to achieve the vision. Teachers must be culturally competent educators, meaning that they must be knowledgeable and sensitive to other cultures and promote social responsibility. They must be a Highly Qualified Teacher as described in No Child Left Behind legislation and possess the proper credentials. All Highly Qualified Teachers will receive ongoing quarterly professional development to accomplish the goals of the program





Job Summary:
The job of Speech & Language Pathologist is done for the purpose/s of identifying, evaluating, and implementing speech and language services for students with speech and language impairments; implements assessment procedures and annual standard tests necessary for thorough and accurate diagnosis; conveys pertinent student information to appropriate staff; works collaboratively with staff, parents and outside agencies.

Essential Functions:
• Conducts screenings and evaluations to meet California state eligibility guidelines;
• Attends to student speech referrals according to established timelines;
• Provides assessments and written reports for the purpose of identifying and reporting speech language needs;
• Establish goals and identify intervention/instructional methods for each area of student need;
• Develops and implements Individualized Education Plans (IEPs);
• Provide a variety of service delivery models including push-in, pull-out, individual and group;
• Collaborates with parents, teachers, private providers and other specialists for the purpose of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating students’ needs, interventions and progress monitoring;
• Serves as a productive member of the IEP team;
• Provides a full continuum of speech language services for students who qualify;
• Works collaboratively with staff, parents and outside agencies to ensure students needs are adequately met;
• Communicates with parents, teachers, private providers, counselors, and other specialists for the purpose of providing optimal intervention/instructional strategies and generalization across environments;
• Maintain organized documentation and records in accordance with local, state, and federal policies and guidelines;
• Serves as case manager for assigned students:
• May provide supervision to Speech Language Pathologist Assistants (SLPA), interns and instructional aides;

Responsibilities:
Working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods, and providing information and/or advising others. Utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the Organization’s services. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions requires the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 70% sitting, 20% walking and 10% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations.

 

Skills:
• Utilize evidence based best practices for addressing speech-language and communication disorders;
• Utilize results of current resources to improve program;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;;
• Appropriate use of English word usage, spelling, grammar, syntax and punctuation;
• Operate a computer and utilize a variety of applicable programs;

Knowledge of:
• Speech, language and hearing delays and disorders;
• Best practices for motor speech disorders, phonological disorders, and language disorders including receptive, expressive, and pragmatics;
• Best practice for using appropriate evaluation tools for assessment and diagnosis of speech and language communication delays and disorders;
• Augmentative and Alternative (AAC) communication systems including both low and high technology;
• California Content Standards;
• IEP process and procedures;

Ability to:
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with parents and other professionals;
• Drive personal vehicle for travel to various locations throughout the county;
• Apply methods and procedures for effective caseload management;

Education Required:
• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology OR proof of acceptance in an ASHA accredited speech & language program OR eligible for a speech language waiver;
• Valid California Credential authorizing service as a speech and language specialist;

Other Requirements:
• Valid California driver's license and proof of automobile insurance;
• Department of Justice and FBI Fingerprint Response (upon hire);
• Must possess an automobile for travel on the job;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

HIRING PROCESS:

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 This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, age, gender or disability. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to our personnel office.

This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons with a disability who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact our personnel office. This organization is a Drug and Tobacco - Free Workplace. This organization requires a successful candidate to provide it with employment eligibility and verification of a legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act