Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Starting Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 /year based on experience PLUS $2,000 Annual Education Stipend! Environment: Special Education Program, Grades K-12

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs , a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you excel in a dynamic, student-centered, outcomes-focused environment — and you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals through communication and language development — We Should Talk!

As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) , you will provide high-quality speech therapy services customized to meet the individual diagnoses and needs of designated students in order to achieve speech therapy goals and improve overall speech functioning. This includes but is not limited to direct instruction prescriptive evaluation, consulting with parents or guardians, and representatives from the home school district, writing IEP goals and interventions, monitoring student’s progress toward goals, attending IEP meetings and collaborating with educational teams to enhance students' communication skills and overall development.

‖ Responsibilities Include:

• Evaluating students’ communication strengths and needs to design and implement individualized, evidence-based speech therapy programs aligned with collaborative treatment goals developed alongside educators and families.

• Monitoring student progress using data-driven methods and providing meaningful, actionable updates that reflect each student's goals, preferences, and developmental milestones.

• Employing effective, age-appropriate therapy techniques to strengthen speech, language, cognitive, and memory skills within naturalistic environments tailored to each child’s unique profile.

• Writing comprehensive, timely progress reports that inform interdisciplinary team discussions and adapting therapy services to optimize individual outcomes.

• Managing case records with precision and compliance in accordance with agency policies and state regulations, while routinely reviewing and updating client documentation to ensure accuracy.

• Maintaining detailed, timely session notes and submitting accurate billing documentation within 24 hours of each client interaction to uphold operational efficiency and accountability.

• Establishing and nurturing clear, respectful communication with families to facilitate consistent scheduling, address challenges proactively, and coordinate make-up sessions as needed.

• Communicating practical strategies with parents and service providers to support the seamless carryover of speech and communication goals into home and school routines.

• Conducting thorough clinical assessments, recommending appropriate, evidence-based treatment plans, and managing their implementation to uphold high standards of clinical excellence.

• Ensuring timely completion of intake processes, ongoing evaluation of therapy plans, and progress toward clinical performance indicators to maintain continuity of care.

• Improving clinical service quality through facilitation of engaging staff trainings, dissemination of current best practices, and mentoring of team members to build collective clinical proficiency.

• Collaborating with clients and families to foster strong, trusting therapeutic relationships that support goal achievement and long-term communication success.

• Providing clinical guidance and supervision in both home and community-based settings to ensure program fidelity and responsive caregiver support.

• Partnering with multidisciplinary professionals—including occupational therapists, physical therapists, and educational psychologists—by actively contributing to team meetings and case conferences for integrated care planning.

• Performing additional responsibilities as assigned, consistently contributing to a positive team culture and the overall success of clinical service delivery.

‖ Qualifications Required:

• Master's degree or higher in speech pathology or a closely related field of study.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a speech language pathology (SLP) credential.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a CA state education specialist instruction credential preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in providing speech therapy to children, preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Well-versed in special education services and compliance, effective teaching strategies, classroom management systems, data-based decision making, and working with children with individualized education plans (IEP's).
• Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders and/or other related disabilities.
• Proven success in developing and implementing effective treatment plans for children with diverse needs at various levels.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
• Highly skilled in building relationships with students, parents, teachers and community and/or district partners.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs is a division of  ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education , the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 50 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives !

→ Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:

At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a Chance to transform lives through education!

‖ Perks and Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Annual Education Stipend - $2,000
• FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
• FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending and 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
• Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
• 401k Retirement Saving Plan
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And So Much More!

If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your Chance !

Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!

Careers, With ChanceLight = Work. With Purpose.

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Education

Required

• Masters or better in Speech-Language Pathology or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Speech Pathology - SLP
• Crisis Prevention Inst

Preferred

• Ed – Specialist
• SPED - Mild-Moderate
• SPED - Moderate-Severe

Skills

Required

• Vocal Manding
• Speech Therapy
• Speech Language Impairmen
• Non-Vocal Manding
• Language & Speech Development
• Developmental Disabilities
• Learning Disabilities
• Autism
• Student Development
• Personalized Instruction
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Record Keeping & Reporting
• Performance Motivation
• Working With At-Risk Students
• Decision Making
• Interdepartmental Collaboration
• Computer Skills
• Special Education
• Treatment Planning
• K-12 Education
• Audiological Services
• Speech Pathology
• Problem Solving
• Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
• Effective Teaching Strategies
• Data Analysis
• Attention to Detail

Behaviors

Preferred

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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