Location: Willits,CA, USA
About the Employer
The Willits Unified School District serves 1500+ students in grades TK-12 from the City of Willits and surrounding areas. Committed to the small campus environment our district is composed of four traditional schools: Brookside Elementary (TK-2), Blosser Lane Elementary (3-5), Baechtel Grove Middle School (6-8), and Willits High School (9-12). In addition to our traditional schools our alternative programs offer students a variety of choices within our district's governance: Sherwood Elementary (K-5) and Sanhedrin Alternative High School (9-12). We are located in scenic Mendocino County, in the small town of Willits, CA. Willits is about three hours north of San Francisco on the 101, and is the ideal central location from which to enjoy the exceptional beauty of Mendocino County. To the north are the majestic redwoods and the Eel River, to the south award-winning wineries, and to the west is the rugged Mendocino Coast. Willits - the Gateway to the Redwoods and the Heart of Mendocino County!
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Director of Special Education, assess and provide therapy to communicatively handicapped students and assist and direct students in developing expressive and receptive speech and language skills.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Possess a valid California Credential authorizing language and speech instruction; A Master of Arts Degree in speech and language therapy; Two (2) years of experience as a speech and language therapist in a public school setting, including one (1) year of experience working with children birth to age 5 preferred; Possess or obtain upon employment, a valid California Driver License; Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively, including lifting fifty (50) pounds on an occasional basis and in excess of fifty (50) pounds with assistance.
APPLICATION PROCESS To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following: An online application; A signed and dated cover letter stating specific competencies for the position; A resume with clearly described education and employment background, including dates of employment at each organization; Three (3) current (within the last year) letters of recommendation.
* Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
* Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) current (within the last year) Letters of Recommendation))
* Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Possess a valid California Credential authorizing language and speech instruction; A Master of Arts Degree in speech and language therapy; Two (2) years of experience as a speech and language therapist in a public school setting, including one (1) year of experience working with children birth to age 5 preferred; Possess or obtain upon employment, a valid California Driver License; Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively, including lifting fifty (50) pounds on an occasional basis and in excess of fifty (50) pounds with assistance.
APPLICATION PROCESS To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following: An online application; A signed and dated cover letter stating specific competencies for the position; A resume with clearly described education and employment background, including dates of employment at each organization; Three (3) current (within the last year) letters of recommendation.
* Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
* Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) current (within the last year) Letters of Recommendation))
* Resume
Comments and Other Information
BENEFITS Employees are provided with an insurance plan, which includes health, vision, and dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents, at a shared cost. Participation in this plan is mandatory for employees working 35 plus hours a week. Employee will be a member of the California State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) to which both the employee and WUSD contribute. Employee may elect to be a member of the Willits Teachers Association Union. SPECIAL NOTES Potential applicants are advised that the meeting of stated job requirements does not assure invitation to interview. This position may be temporarily filled by a substitute or in-house employee who may also be a candidate. All candidates are welcome to make inquiries at any time. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER