Location: Palo Alto,CA, USA
Job Summary
Job Summary
We are accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year for Aspire Bay Area Region (East Palo Alto, Oakland, Richmond) Schools. ABOUT ASPIRE Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998-in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through-Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy. Behind every successful student is a passionate and dedicated team. Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to earn a college degree. JOB SUMMARY The Speech-Language Pathologist carries out the speech and language instruction within a student's individualized educational program for Aspire Public Schools. The Speech and Language pathologist instructs students with Individualized Education Plans in an inclusive environment. This role works closely with school sites, Special Education staff, and Aspire staff on a regular basis and may work with outside consultants and district personnel as needed. For a complete job description and application please visit:
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS Master's Degree Valid California Speech-Language Pathology School Services credential or California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services credential with an authorization in Language, Speech and Hearing Certification of Clinical Competence Competencies: Knowledge of speech and language assessment, planning, instruction, and evaluation Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles Ability and willingness to implement students' IEPs Belief in inclusion and Aspire's Equity Belief Statements and demonstrates high expectations for students with diverse learning needs Ability and willingness to reflect and improve Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions; ability and good judgment to take initiative to modify activities Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with general education and special education colleagues, parents and community Ability to excel as a member of a team and implement new learnings from professional development Ability to work with an ethnically and economically diverse student body Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed Ability to learn quickly and to be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment: able to work autonomously and thoroughly with independent self-reflection, as well as take direction as needed Alignment to and urgency around Aspire's mission, vision and values Experience required: 1+ years working with students in a school setting. *Professionals in their Clinical Fellowship Year are encouraged to apply.
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS Master's Degree Valid California Speech-Language Pathology School Services credential or California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services credential with an authorization in Language, Speech and Hearing Certification of Clinical Competence Competencies: Knowledge of speech and language assessment, planning, instruction, and evaluation Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles Ability and willingness to implement students' IEPs Belief in inclusion and Aspire's Equity Belief Statements and demonstrates high expectations for students with diverse learning needs Ability and willingness to reflect and improve Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions; ability and good judgment to take initiative to modify activities Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with general education and special education colleagues, parents and community Ability to excel as a member of a team and implement new learnings from professional development Ability to work with an ethnically and economically diverse student body Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed Ability to learn quickly and to be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment: able to work autonomously and thoroughly with independent self-reflection, as well as take direction as needed Alignment to and urgency around Aspire's mission, vision and values Experience required: 1+ years working with students in a school setting. *Professionals in their Clinical Fellowship Year are encouraged to apply.
Comments and Other Information
Compensation: Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program. Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is reflected on the job description on our website: Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.