24-25 Speech and Language Pathologist

Job Description

Title: Speech and Language Pathologist

Division: Lower/Upper School

Location: Beta Academy (San Pablo) or ChangeMakers Academy (Vallejo)

Reports to: Director of Special Education & Student Services

Status: Full-time, Exempt, (During the Academic Year)

Salary Scale: $95,000-$114,500

  • Salary is based on years of experience. Scales are competitive with other charter school organizations and local districts.

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About Caliber Public Schools

Caliber’s Mission is to achieve educational equity by shifting the experiences, expectations and outcomes for students in historically underserved communities. Our strengths-based educational program validates, affirms, respects and supports students, families and staff members to reach their full potential. Caliber graduates will be academically college ready; have emotional intelligence or ‘EQ’; be critical thinkers, and have the skills and desire to be changemakers in their communities and the world..

Caliber’s four graduate pillars–Heart, Smart, Think, Act–guide our work. Caliber teaches computer science as a core academic subject K-8th grade to directly challenge the inequitable presence of women and underrepresented minorities in the computer science industry. We are a community-based organization and celebrate the diversity of the communities we serve. Our parents are active partners; frequently engaging through school events, restorative practices, and academic support. 

As we grow, we are looking for educators and leaders who want the opportunity to use their voice to build something new; to be a part of a team that’s building something from the ground up. Our first school, Beta Academy in Richmond, CA, opened in 2014 and ChangeMakers Academy in Vallejo, CA opened in fall 2016. We plan to open additional schools in future years as we grow to nearly 4,000 seats TK-12 in the Bay Area.

Position Summary

The Speech and Language Pathologist serves as a resource for the implementation of the Special Education program for Caliber Public Schools. They will uphold the mission and values established by Caliber Schools. This is for a part-time position. You will also receive weekly training and support through high-quality professional development and tailored one-on-one coaching.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Provide direct, individual or small group instruction to identified students on a regularly scheduled basis as required in the IEP.
  • Collaborate with other personnel working with Special Education students.
  • Participate in developing and implementing Individual Educational Plans for students who qualify for Designated Instructional Services (DIS).
  • Implement and monitor IEP of students who qualify for Speech and Language services, and case-manage students whose only services in IEP are Speech and Language related.
  • Screen, assess, and provide specialized speech and language services to students who qualify for services as established by State standards.
  • Consult with school and home office staff.
  • Develop instructional materials and strategies for Special Education students in the mainstream classroom, including, when appropriate, social-skills instruction.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Caliber Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
  • Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Working Conditions:

Environment:

This job operates in a school/classroom environment. This role routinely uses standard classroom equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, whiteboards, fitness equipment, and Chromebooks, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position. 

Physical Abilities:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position classification involves sitting with some walking and standing for extended periods of time. Staff may be required to lift, pull or push objects approximately 50 pounds or less. The employee will encounter exposure to ill students. The position requires mobility to climb, kneel, stoop, crawl, reach and bend, and accurate perceiving of sound; near and far vision with the ability to read small print; depth dexterity; and the providing of oral information and direction. The position is primarily located at a school site with outside supervision and some district office visits. The employee will frequently work independently with high work volume and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

Required:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Valid California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services credential

Experience:

  • 3+ years as a Speech and Language Therapist (interns considered for the right candidate)

Other Qualifications

  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
  • Provision of TB (tuberculin) clearance initially upon hire in accordance with California Education Code
  • CA DOJ and FBI fingerprint (Livescan) clearance prior to the first day of school
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination OR approved medical or religious exemption

Preferred:

Experience:

  • Strong communication and community-building skills
  • Bilingual/Bi-literate—English/Spanish
  • Outstanding training and presentation abilities
  • Experience in performance assessment
  • Strong problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed
  • Proficiency with MS Office and Google work platforms

Values

Caliber staff…

  • are committed to a culture of feedback, development and continuous improvement.
  • validate and affirm the identities, strengths and passions of each person.
  • know that It is everyone’s collective responsibility to work in service of and alongside our school communities.
  • approach situations and people with empathy and kindness.

COVID-19

Caliber Public School is committed to the health and safety of its employees, those we serve and our local communities. For this reason, Caliber requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees may also request and receive approval for an exemption from this policy. Exemptions are granted to accommodate a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Employee’s granted exemptions are expected to adhere to all weekly testing and safety measures.

Caliber Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Questions? Email careers@caliberschools.org 

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careers@caliberschools.org

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