Speech, Language Pathologist 2026-2027

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Human Resources

602 Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

(805) 474-3000, ext. 1194

October 19, 2026

CERTIFICATED NOTICE OF VACANCIES

SPEECH, LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

We are now accepting applications for the following certificated position(s) beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.

POSITION(S): Speech, Language Pathologist - Student Services

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California Speech, Language, Hearing Credential
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university
• Valid California driver's license
• For additional requirements, please see the attached job description

WORK DAYS: up to 184 days, 1.0 FTE

SALARY: Annual entry level salary placement from $63,607 to $107,276 for a full time position;

Salary is prorated based on the start date, FTE, and on prior experience and semester units above Bachelor's degree. Additional $8,000 annual stipend.

2026-2027 Certificated Salary Schedule

HEALTH BENEFITS: 2026-2027 Certificated Health Benefits Plans and Rates

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATIONS:

• All interested outside applicants may complete an online application via Frontline and include a letter of interest, resume, three (3) current, signed letters of recommendation, and verification of valid credentials/certifications.
• All interested current temporary and probationary-zero LMUSD contracted employees may apply as an internal candidate.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

The provisions of this Notice of Vacancy do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sex-based harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or

perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy,

or lactation, including related medical conditions and recovery; parental, family, or marital status; reproductive health decision making; physical or mental disability; medical

condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; veteran or military status; or genetic information; or association

with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator:

Jennifer Handy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 602 Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, California, 93420. Phone: 805-474-3000 ext. 1190 Email:

jennifer.handy@lmusd.org

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LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CERTIFICATED

HUMAN RESOURCES JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE: February 21, 2014

POSITION: Speech/Language Pathologist

SALARY RANGE: Placement on the District Certificated Salary Schedule is based upon years of

full-time credentialed teaching experience and units of college coursework beyond a Bachelor's Degree.

SCHEDULE: Work 184 days per school year on the days indicated in the instructional and staff

development calendars.

SUPERVISOR: Under the direct supervision of the site Principal(s) and the general supervision

of the Director of Student Services and/or Designee

JOB SUMMARY: Identifies, assesses, and provides therapy services to students with various

disabilities who exhibit identified speech and language deficits according to the student's

Individualized Education Program (IEP) and perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

a. Required:

1. Bachelor's Degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or

university

2. Current/valid California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential or Speech-Language

Pathology Services Credential

3. Valid licenses issued by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board

4. Current/valid California Driver's License.

5. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

b. Desirable:

1. Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA)

2. Two or more years' experience with students with disabilities.

3. Bilingual (English/Spanish)

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Screen, identify, assess and develop recommendations for students with speech and language

deficits.

2. Collaborate and participate in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings, Student Study Team

meetings, parent conferences, and team meetings in order to help problem solve issues that may

interfere with student learning.

3. Develop, coordinate, and implement individual speech-language therapy intervention plans that

support the IEP goals and objectives in collaboration with the IEP team.

4. Develop an intervention plan that may consist of a continuum of services including integrated

classroom activities, group and individual interventions, and home programs as appropriate in

meeting the student's needs in the least restrictive environment.

5. Collaborate continually with the IEP team to develop and modify instructional and intervention

strategies and monitor progress.

6. Provide stimulation of speech-language skills using research-based techniques (in both group

and individual settings) in the areas of phonology, syntax, morphology, semantics, and pragmatics.

7. Research new information regarding intervention/treatment techniques, methods, assessment

materials, available resources.

8. Recommend and assist in the procurement of assistive technology.

9. Provide consultation to classroom teachers, educational staff, administrators and parents.

10. Maintain records as required by law, Board policy, and administrative regulations.

11. Provide formal and informal training to educational staff and families in relevant areas

focusing on speech-language therapy principles as they relate to the development and education of

students with special needs.

12. Consult and collaborate with community agencies and general resources regarding speech and

language therapy services for students.

13. Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the laws and policies governing Special Education and Early

Intervention in California that pertain to the delivery of speech-language therapy services.

14. Participate in District programs, including MAA and LEA billing.

15. Attend and participate in faculty and staff meetings as required.

16. Other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor or designee.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

A. PHYSICAL: Employee in this position must have the ability to:

1. Stand and sit for extended periods of time.

2. See and read printed matter with or without vision aids.

3. Hear and understand speech at normal levels.

4. Speak English so that others may understand at normal levels.

5. Stand, walk, stoop, twist, bend over, grasp, reach overhead, push, pull, and move, lift

and/or carry 0 to 20 pounds to waist height.

B. MENTAL:

1. Able to concentrate on a single task for up to two (2) hours at a time.

2. Able to learn quickly and adapt to a variety of machinery, instructions, and task methods.

3. Able to meet deadlines in terms of work assignment schedules.

C. SOCIAL:

1. Interact daily in person with other members of the school staff and possess comfortable

interpersonal skills and cooperative attitudes.

2. Because of the time urgent nature of duties and because work product of position is

interdependent with that of other staff, consistent attendance is required.

3. Convey an understanding, patient attitude toward students, parents, staff and community.

4. Maintain the privacy of confidential information.

This list of essential functions and of physical retirements is not exhaustive and may be

supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.

NOTE: The Candidate selected for this position will be required to present prior to the first date

of employment: 1) A social security card; 2) proof of tuberculin test prior to first day of hire;

and 3) pass fingerprint screening.

ALL MATERIALS ARCHIVED FOR THIS POSITION ARE THE PROPERTY OF THE LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND MAY BE REVIEWED BY BUT CANNOT BE RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT.

The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, race or ethnicity, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Handy, Assistant Superintendent of HR, 602 Orchard Ave. Arroyo Grande, 805-474-3000 ext. 1190, jennifer.handy@lmusd.org or the

504 Coordinator: Linda Pierce, Director of Student Services, 227 Bridge St., Arroyo Grande, 805-474-3000 ext. 1189, linda.pierce@lmusd.org

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