Speech and Language Specialist

Role: Speech and Language Specialist

Location: Riverside County

Duration: Full-time/Part-time and Permanent

Pay Range: $65-85/hr

Our client is looking for highly qualified candidates who’ll be able to provide and work with specialized programs that are designed to offer a unique approach to special education. Our program specializes in meeting the needs of these challenges which may include problems with concentration, behavior, learning disorders, development, physical or psychiatric disorders, and emotional problems.

Job Description:

Speech and Language Specialist provides Response to Intervention (RTI) using evidence-based practice (EBP) in prevention approaches; Assessment that help to identify students with communication disorders as well as to inform instruction and intervention, provide intervention that is appropriate to the age and learning needs of each individual student and is selected through an evidence-based decision-making process; participate in schoolwide programs that employ a continuum of service delivery models in the least restrictive environment for students with disabilities, and that they provide services to other students as appropriate and participate in activities such as Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, report writing, and treatment plan/therapy log development.

Required qualifications to be considered:

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or a related field

• 1.5-3 years of experience as a Speech and Language pathologist/assistant/internist

• Must clear a current background check through the FBI and DOJ

• A current TB Test (within the last 6 months)

• Current negative COVID Test or proof of vaccination

• Active CA driver’s license with proof of auto insurance

Preferred qualifications include:

• Active CPR/BLS/First-aid Certifications
• CPI certification
• Fluent or conversational Spanish speaker

We are looking for those who are:

• Independent-minded and proactive
• Patient in working with our student population and families
• Flexible in their work schedules if currently holding a full-time or part-time job elsewhere
• Enjoy working with a diversity of students and families
• Great at problem-solving
• Team player and main professional and ethical behavior
   

Additional Qualifications:

Professional Providers must be able to work in a variety of environments, be open to going to different sites, and provide either in-person or virtual learning to students with special needs