2022-2023 Speech & Language Specialist

San Benito County is tucked between the San Francisco Bay Area and Monterey Bay. The San Benito County Office of Education supports the diverse educational needs of school districts and students throughout the county. It provides extensive legally-mandated services and develops and implements numerous non-mandated resources and programs to support the schools and districts in its jurisdiction. The County Offices of Education is committed to excellence, equity, innovation, and integrity as it carries out it work of providing programs and services to students and districts throughout the county.

SBCOE's mission is to provide the educational leadership for all children to develop the skills and the will necessary to succeed in the 21st century. We envision an educational environment where all children are empowered, through skills and knowledge, to become responsible contributing members of the global community.

This position requires subject matter expertise in speech and language development as well as the ability to implement techniques and strategies for hearing service programs for students age 0 to 5 years and students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. The LSH Specialist must be able to conduct screenings, present data and information at IEP meetings and work collaboratively with parents and staff members.

The Speech and Language Specialist provides a comprehensive language, speech, and hearing service program involving diagnosis, direct therapy, and consultation. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Speech and Language Specialist works collaboratively to determine eligibility for special education and mode and intensity of services. In addition, the Speech and Language Specialist works with teachers and paraprofessionals to ensure that students receive appropriate services as determined by the IEP Team.

$61,739.00 - $113,793.00 - Placement on the Professional Services Salary Schedule. Degree Stipend, Signing Bonus and Employer Shared Benefits

$15,000 bonus to be paid, in $5,000 increments, at the end of the successful completion of the each of the first three years if fully credentialed or Tuition Reimbursement Program available for qualified interns.

Employee shared cost medical and dental benefits available (includes spouse and dependent coverage). Vision Care for employee only.

San Benito County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, or military or veteran status pursuant to the California Code. The Human Resources Department of the San Benito Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please call (813) 637-5393.