Official Language Specialist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SPECIALIST/THERAPIST

(2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. California credential authorizing service in area of speech and hearing
2. Evidence showing definite potential for success
3. Bilingual ability desired

REPORTS TO: Program Manager, Communicatively/Severely Handicapped
JOB GOAL: Under direction of program manager, communicatively/severely handicapped, provides diagnostic, remedial, and consultative services for children with communicative disorders. Performs as support staff member in school to determine specific needs of children who display speech, language and hearing difficulties
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Effectively screens pupils for communicative disorders and selects cases according to appropriate criteria as determined by speech and language specialist and by state and federal guidelines
2. Employs assessment procedures, techniques and standard tests necessary for thorough and accurate diagnosis and conveys pertinent information to appropriate personnel, including referrals for medical or other professional attention
3. Establishes individual education plan for students admitted to program and reviews IEPs at least annually
4. Implements IEP for pupils admitted to program; provides therapy for individuals and/or groups
5. Maintains contact and coordinates efforts to serve related professionals
6. Utilizes results of current resources to improve program
7. Carries out appropriate follow-up procedures for pupils dismissed from speech and language program
8. Participates in conferences and meetings
9. Pursues professional growth through education workshops and coursework
10. Assumes responsibility for implementation of state and federal regulations as related to speech and language services

SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICE:

1. Participates in formation of policies, standards and objectives of District speech and language specialist
2. Participates in preparation of District guides, forms and procedures
3. Acquaints administrators and other school personnel with speech, language and hearing problems, and resources in community
4. Participates in curriculum planning and evaluations
5. Participates in preparation of master calendar for speech and language problems
6. Serves as member of special education individual education program team as required
7. Assesses and makes necessary referrals for preschool children with communicative disorders
8. Prepares required District attendance records and state reports
9. Provides information and assistance to parents

SALARY: $71,150 - $168,037  annually - 185 Days (maximum salary includes educational, certificate, and bilingual authorization stipends)
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "Improvement of Professional Services" handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable
MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Online application and any required documents listed below must be submitted

1. Resume
2. Two letters of recommendation
3. Evidence of California credential authorizing service in area of speech and hearing

Copies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents.  For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment.
It is the applicant's responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents.  A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted.  All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license.  Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.  Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.
The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District.  Unless otherwise notified by the District, applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year.  Those meeting minimum qualifications, including passage of required tests, will remain active during this time.  Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.
AB2534 and SB848
Effective January 1, 2025, Assembly Bill (AB2534) and January 1, 2026, Senate Bill (SB848), mandates all certificated and classified applicants provide a complete and accurate list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, and/or state special school (Local Educational Agencies (LEA)) where the applicant has previously worked, regardless of the length of service, including full-time, part-time and substitute employment.  If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment and/or providing false information in a job application may result in the disqualification of your application.
Any candidates contacting, directly or indirectly, any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ethnicity or race, which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identifications, religion, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, physical disability, mental disability, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical information, genetic information, homelessness, foster status, military veteran status, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200, 220 and 234.1, Penal Code 422.55, Government Code 11135, Section 504, and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.  If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the District's Chief Equity Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator, Rona Chacon Mellon, by phone at (661) 631-4864, by email at chaconmellonr@bcsd.com, or in person at 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Copies of BCSD's Uniform Complaint policy, Sexual Harassment policy, and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.