Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Job description

Position Summary

Provide speech and language services to students across a cluster of charter school campuses in the High Desert region, including assessment, direct therapy, and consultation, in compliance with state special education regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct speech, language, articulation, fluency, and voice assessments to determine eligibility for special education services
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with IEP goals
• Provide individual and group therapy sessions per IEP-mandated frequency and duration
• Participate in IEP meetings; write assessment reports and present findings to families and staff
• Consult with teachers and paraprofessionals on classroom communication strategies and accommodations
• Support AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) device implementation and training as needed
• Maintain compliance with assessment timelines and triennial review deadlines
• Collaborate with school psychologists, ABA providers, and other related service staff serving shared students across sites

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Valid California SLP license and/or Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
• Valid California Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential (or eligibility)
• Experience conducting special education assessments and writing legally defensible reports
• Strong working knowledge of IDEA and California special education code
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between campuses within the High Desert cluster

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in charter school or multi-site environments
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
• Familiarity with AAC systems and ABA/autism service coordination

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Approximately 90–95% of the time: Ability to engage in active, physical work with clients, including running, chasing, playing, lifting, kneeling, standing, walking, and climbing. May be required to implement approved physical safety interventions or restraints when necessary, provided the employee has received the appropriate training and authorization.
• Approximately 10% of the time: Ability to drive to and from client homes, schools, and other service locations as required by assigned cases.
• Approximately 10–15% of the time: For school-based assignments, ability to work outdoors with assigned clients in varying weather conditions and temperatures, as required by the client's treatment plan and school activities.

The physical and environmental demands described above reflect the essential functions of the position. These functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

ABA Therapy Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, cannabis use (off-duty), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

Reasonable Accommodation : ABA Therapy Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their position. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or employment, please contact Human Resources at HR@abatherapypartners. com

Good Faith Salary Range for this position is $65/hr.

Disclaimer : This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Duties and responsibilities may change based on organizational needs, and employees may be asked to perform other related duties as assigned.

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