<p>Downey Unified School District (DUSD) is located approximately 12 miles south of Los Angeles, offering easy access to scenic mountains and beaches. For decades, DUSD has maintained a reputation for excellence, driven by our unwavering mantra, "Our Kids Deserve the Best." This philosophy guides every decision and daily practice, ensuring that students receive the highest quality education and support.</p> <p>See attachment on original job posting</p> <p>Possession of a valid Language and Speech Specialist Credential issued by the State of California authorizing service in this position. Bilingual (Spanish and American Sign Language {ASL}) highly desirable. • Master's degree in speech pathology or a closely related field. • A minimum of two (2) years of experience in educational or clinical speech therapy and language disorders. • Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic community; bilingual ability (English/Spanish) and American Sign Language (ASL) strongly desired and to conduct oneself in a manner to which reflects a positive emphasis related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Experience and knowledge of alternative communication devices and a Certificate of Clinic Competency (CCC) strongly desired. • Valid California Driver's License</p> <p>ALL applicants must apply at www.EDJOIN.org. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position NEED TO UPLOAD a letter of interest emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and three letters of recommendation, which are less than one year old. APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.</p> <p>Possession of a valid Language and Speech Specialist Credential issued by the State of California authorizing service in this position. Bilingual (Spanish and American Sign Language {ASL}) highly desirable. • Master's degree in speech pathology or a closely related field. • A minimum of two (2) years of experience in educational or clinical speech therapy and language disorders. • Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic community; bilingual ability (English/Spanish) and American Sign Language (ASL) strongly desired and to conduct oneself in a manner to which reflects a positive emphasis related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Experience and knowledge of alternative communication devices and a Certificate of Clinic Competency (CCC) strongly desired. • Valid California Driver's License</p> <p>ALL applicants must apply at www.EDJOIN.org. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position NEED TO UPLOAD a letter of interest emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and three letters of recommendation, which are less than one year old. APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.</p> <ul> <li>Copy of Transcript </li><li>Credential Copy </li><li>Letter of Introduction </li><li>Letter(s) of Recommendation ((3 letters of recommendation no older than 1 year)) </li><li>Resume </li></ul> <p>Comments and Other Information</p> <p>It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on his/her actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Government Code 11135, or Penal Code 422.55, or based on his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and shall not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity, except as provided for by law or regulation. The Board of Education also requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.</p>