Speech, Hearing and Language Specialist

Speech, Hearing, and Language Specialist

The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) is recruiting for a Speech, Hearing, and Language Specialist for the South County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) at Davila Day School.

Davila Day School is a special education school in Chula Vista for students who are Deaf or hard of hearing. The school is operated by the South County Special Education Local Plan Area in affiliation with the San Diego County Office of Education. Davila Day School serves preschool through sixth-grade students from schools in South and East counties. The mission of the school is to provide Deaf and hard-of-hearing students a comprehensive, fully accessible and language-rich learning environment, with equal access to the general education curriculum and standards. With this environment, the students are ensured to have opportunities to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

At Davila Day School the Speech, Hearing and Language Specialist is responsible for planning and implementing quality learning experiences and creating a stimulating environment conducive to developing speech and language for preschool through sixth-grade students who have a hearing loss. The Speech, Hearing and Language Specialist provides direct support to students who use a variety of amplification devices, including but not limited to, cochlear implants.

Requirements / Qualifications

The current opening supports both students in our auditory / oral and American Sign Language (ASL) programs. Applicants should have post-graduate coursework in speech and hearing development, language disorders, diagnostic remediation audiology or a related field. Prior job experience working with deaf and hard of hearing students is preferred. Applicants must have experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team doing assessments, interpreting diagnostic evaluations, collaborating with DHH itinerant and general education teachers, and providing family / staff consultation. Knowledge and understanding of current amplification technologies, in particular, cochlear implant is highly desired. Experience with auditory / oral methods and strategies is highly desired.

Requirements :

• Applicants must hold a valid California Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential Language, Speech and Hearing or Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential Language, Speech and Hearing or equivalent credential as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• Knowledge of American Sign Language is required
• CPR certification

To be considered for this position, please individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application :

Please note that your completed online application must include all of the required supplemental documentation. Emailed or Faxed supplemental documents will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with the San Diego County Office of Education is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug and alcohol screening. All required California Credentials (if applicable, as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) must be confirmed prior to employment with SDCOE.

The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for ones actions and the resulting impact.