Speech & Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

About the Employer

The Helix School is an accredited nonpublic school serving approximately 60 autistic and neurodivergent students in kindergarten through age 22 in San Rafael California. Founded in 2014 we provide a specialized strengths-based learning environment where students with autism and related learning differences receive individualized academic instruction clinical support and transition services tailored to their unique team is made up of passionate special educators clinicians and support staff who believe deeply in the potential of every student. We offer small class sizes a collaborative multidisciplinary team model and a school culture grounded in respect innovation and continuous you are looking for meaningful work where your expertise directly shapes the trajectory of a students life The Helix School is a place where that happens every day.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Helix School is a non-public school located in San Rafael CA serving autistic children who need mild to moderate levels of mission is to prepare our students for a fulfilling future through dynamic relationship-based interdisciplinary education. Our therapeutic strategies are centered on evidence based developmental and relationship centered curriculums with an emphasis on Pivotal Response Treatment SCERTS and DIR/Floortime. Helixs vision is to provide a highly effective therapeutic education for autistic children by staying current with best practices in education and clinical research. We value a collaborative relationship with parents caregivers and other professionals to provide a caring and consistent environment across school and home. Our priorities are to respect appreciate and encourage each childs strengths while providing support and structure to improve emotional regulation sensory motor social communication life skills and academic capacities. The Helix School is currently looking for Speech & Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow who has experience working with children on the spectrum. Areas of focus include articulation social communication and expressive and receptive language. This position reports to the Clinical Coordinator/SLP supervisor.

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What Youll Do

• Provide direct therapy (individual & group) aligned with IEP goals
• Support communication in natural settings (snack lunch community outings)
• Participate in IEP meetings and write progress notes with support from your mentor SLP
• Partner with teachers and staff on communication strategies and AAC integration

Clinical Fellow Qualifications and Desired Characteristics

• Eligibility for clinical fellowship year.
• Strongly prefer CF with experience working with autistic students.
• Experience with AAC.
• Familiarity with developmental and relationship-based interventions.
• Flexible thinking and a growth mindset.
• Effective written and oral communication abilities.

Clinical Fellow On-site Supervision and Training Provided

• Daily collaboration with two SLPs
• Daily collaboration with the multidisciplinary team (e.g. occupational therapists counselors behavior specialists teachers).
• The IEP process and use of SEIS.

Position Details

• Location: San Rafael CA (on-site)
• Schedule: Full-time 40 hrs/week (generally 8:004:00)
• Benefits: Health/dental/vision insurance PTO holidays 403(b) professional development funds
• ASHA CF supervision provided on-site
• Dedicated time for mentorship and professional development

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