Educational Speech-Language Pathologists in LAUSD provide a variety of speech and language services to students between the ages of 3 and 22 years under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) including:

• Prevention:  Working with school staff and classroom teachers to facilitate speech and language development for all students.

• Pre-referral:  Providing individualized classroom strategies to facilitate specific communication skills.

• Assessment:  Utilizing thorough formal and informal assessment methods to determine eligibility and services for students suspected of having a Speech or Language Impairment.

• Intervention:  Developing and implementing educationally-based IEP communication goals using a variety of service delivery models to support the classroom curriculum.

School-based speech-language therapy focuses on oral communication activities to support the student’s ability to access his/her educational program in the following communication domains:

• Receptive/Expressive Language
• Articulation/Phonology
• Voice
• Fluency
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication

SLPs in LAUSD enjoy both District level and Program-related benefits, including:

• Full medical, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents
• STRS, California's State Teacher Retirement System (8% of monthly salary)
• Maintenance of caseload averages
• Laptop computers and Web-based scheduling, treatment records and IEPs
• District sponsored ASHA approved CEUs
• Opportunities for participation in innovative programs
• Leadership/advancement opportunities
• CFY/RPE supervision available
• Utilize the most current assessment and therapy materials

Choice of Salary Schedule at time of hiring:

At the time of hiring, SLPs have the option of choosing a salary table that best meets their own qualifications and personal needs.  Currently, year-round (W/E basis/210 days) and traditional (C basis/180 days) school year work calendars are available on both salary tables.  Click on the links to view the salary tables.  The two options are described below:

Special Services Salary Table (33D)

C basis = $61,433 (1st yr) to $76,506 (5th yr)
W/E basis = $70,468 (1st yr) to $87,756 (5th yr)

On the Special Services Salary Table, SLPs have a daily scheduled obligation on-site of eight hours. Minimum requirements for eligibility on the Special Services Salary Table as a Speech-language Pathologist include:

• An earned Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Speech-Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders
• A California License as a Speech-Language Pathologist or RPE
• CBEST
• Valid Drivers License

Teacher Salary Table (T)- Based on years of experience and post baccalaureate

C basis = $45,637 to $72, 592
E basis = $52,349 to $83,267

On the Teacher Salary Table, the minimum on-site obligation for SLPs must match those of the teachers at the school sites assigned.  Minimum requirements for eligibility on the Teacher Salary Table as a Speech-language Pathologist include:

• A Credential from the State of California in Speech, Language and Hearing or a California License as a Speech-Language Pathologist (or RPE)
• CBEST
• Valid Drivers License

 APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Complete an on-line application at www.teachinla.com
2. Contact William Hatrick, Recruitment Specialist at william.hatrick@lausd.net to notify him that your on-line application has been completed and to schedule an interview.
3. Email current resume to Shellie Bader, Coordinator, Language and Speech Program at shellie.bader@lausd.net
4. Contact Language and Speech Program to answer questions related to program assignments and description of job opportunities at (213) 241-3325.

RELATED WEBSITES

Division of Special Education

California Speech-Language-Hearing Association

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board