Starting Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 /year based on experience. Annual Education Stipend: $2,000. Location: San Francisco Bay Area - Solano County. Environment: Special Education Programs, Grades K-12. Role: Regional Speech Language Pathologist (SLP).
Responsibilities
- Evaluating students to identify speech-language therapy needs and determine appropriate service levels.
- Developing individualized therapy plans based on assessment findings, strengths, and objectives.
- Setting collaborative, student-centered goals with families, educators, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Monitoring progress through data-driven assessments and providing detailed reports.
- Delivering direct therapy using evidence-based strategies to improve communication, comprehension, articulation, and cognitive-linguistic skills.
- Documenting sessions and clinical observations accurately and promptly for compliance.
- Maintaining timely case records and billing within 24 hours.
- Communicating proactively with families about schedules and progress.
- Collaborating with teachers and related service providers to generalize goals into routines.
- Participating in multidisciplinary meetings and regional conferences.
- Providing clinical support, training, and mentorship to staff.
- Overseeing program intake and comprehensive assessments.
- Ensuring quality and consistency across multiple school locations.
- Promoting professional development and knowledge sharing.
- Traveling among assigned schools; overnight travel may be required.
- Performing additional duties as directed.
Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in speech pathology or related field.
- Licensed or in process of obtaining a speech-language pathology (SLP) credential.
- Preferred: CA state special education instruction credential.
- Valid CA state driver’s license.
- Certification in crisis management training.
- Experience providing speech therapy instruction in alternative, special education, or behavioral health settings.
- Strong knowledge of special education services, compliance, teaching strategies, data-based decision making, and IEPs.
- Proficiency with IEP planning, progress monitoring, and report writing.
- Ability to motivate and engage students with diverse needs.
- Strong relationship building skills with students, parents, teachers, and community partners.
- Excellent oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, and multitasking.
- Knowledge of instructional technology and Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans.
- Annual Education Stipend - $2,000.
- Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions (FREE).
- Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line.
- Paid Life & Disability Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (Paid).
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts.
- Personal Protection Insurance Plans.
- Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program.
- Legal Services Insurance.
- Pet Health Insurance.
- Accrual-based Paid Time Off.
- School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule.
- Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Work Employee Discount Program.
- Opportunities for Growth & Development.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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