Job Description

The impact you will have: As an instructional leader you will support our students by providing therapeutic speech and language programs. We are looking for committed professionals who will inspire our students to discover their own greatness. A more detailed job description can be found at .

Who you are: A dedicated, collaborative professional with strong communication skills who can develop successful relationships with students, staff, and our community.

What you bring:

• Resume and Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position
• Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors
• Transcripts of your undergraduate degree, and graduate degrees if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes only.
• If you are an international applicant, you will need to submit a transcript evaluation that will state what your degree is equivalent to in California. Please click here to view approved agencies.
• Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential including Language, Speech, and Hearing Authorization required - attachment should include document number assigned by the CTC. Click here to see an example. OR
• Speech-Language Pathology Service Credential required - attachment should include document number assigned by the CTC. Click here to see an example. OR
• Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board Certification with a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology. Please note you will be required to obtain and maintain CTC fingerprint clearance until you apply and receive one of the above CTC Service Credentials.

When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to us at talent@sjusd.org.

What we offer: 

• San José Unified offers a fantastic team and system of supports.
• H1B Visa Sponsorship for qualified international Speech Language Pathologists
• For a faster response please include your request for H1B Sponsorship in your Letter of Introduction and ensure you are submitting a California approved transcript evaluation. Please click here to view approved agencies.
• Comprehensive benefits package which includes free medical and dental coverage for our employees who work at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), as well as paid personal, family, and maternity leaves, among other great perks!
• Our teachers receive mac laptops and have on-site technology support. We provide free induction to teachers needing to clear their credential. All teachers receive fantastic professional development throughout the year and opportunities for one-on-one coaching with site or district coaches.

Note to internal applicants: While resubmitting information we already have on file is not required, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share. Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to.

Who we are: San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving nearly 25,000 students from transitional kindergarten through high school in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley’s largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children.

San José Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital, parental or family status, color, mental or physical disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its educational programs and activities or employment practices as required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vocational Education Act of 1976. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District’s programs. Students, parents, employees, or others who wish further information about these regulations, or who wish to file a complaint, should contact the following persons: 

For Title IX, discrimination, equity or Section 504 Compliance complaints involving students: 

Director of Student Services, Michelle Reghitto at 408-535-6080 ext. 13224 ( mreghitto@sjusd.org ), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving staff:

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dominic Bejarano at 408-535-6139 ext. 15015 (jbejarano@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

For facilities or other ADA complaints:

Director of Maintenance, Grounds and Operations, Denny Pini at 408-535-6200, 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

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