CAVA - Speech and Language Pathologist - Eligibility Pool

Application Deadline: 2/19/2027 @ 4:00pm

Our postings are eligibility pools for positions that may arise during the 2026-2027 school year, ONLY. Applications and interviews are for consideration to be placed in the eligibility pool. As our enrollment continues to grow during the year, there is no way to forecast when a position will open up, which is why there are no set number of open positions listed, nor is such information given out.

ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA VIRTUAL ACADEMIES
The California Virtual Academies (a network of 9 public charter schools) delivers online/virtual home based instruction to students in grades TK-12 in California. While our schools do offer some scheduling flexibility, students are required to complete approximately 4-6 hours of coursework daily, complete all assignments, and attend required live instructional sessions. K12, inc. is our curriculum provider.

The SLP manages multiple systems for maintaining and documenting student records, managing materials and equipment, and providing resources to parents to support carry-over and generalization of skills. The SLP supports and collaborates with classroom teachers and support staff by providing effective interventions to support students' communication in their learning environment. The SLP is also responsible for completing enduring connection calls to support students' attendance and participation, as well as build rapport with families.

The SLP plays a vital role in attending Student Study Team meetings by reviewing screenings and making appropriate recommendations when students are referred for communication concerns. The SLP may also offer tier 1/tier 2 interventions within the general education setting to support communication needs.


The SLP is responsible for completing virtual speech and language assessments, though the SLP may be asked to complete in-person assessments, if needed. The SLP will complete speech and language evaluation reports and review of record reports using CAVA's required report templates and will submit reports to be peer reviewed by colleagues.

The SLP is responsible for developing IEPs on SEIS, scheduling team meetings, and completing/sending all IEP related documents, including but not limited to Assessment Plans, Prior Written Notices, and Individualized Education Plans. With rolling enrollment, SLPs will schedule 30-Day IEPs as new students enroll throughout the school year.

HOURS AND SALARY INFORMATION: Full Time: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm. You are not allowed to have another job during these contracted hours.
Full Time: Annual salary based on holding a Bachelors or Masters Degree and up to 3 years of experience in California

We do participate in CalSTRS. Please contact your CalSTRS counselor about how employment with any of the California Virtual Academies may affect your personal STRS account. Only full time employees are offered health, dental, and vision benefits. Benefits information is only given out upon offer. We do provide training for all programs and we have a great staff to serve as your support system.

REQUIRED CREDENTIAL/CERTIFICATION:
(All applicants MUST have the following at the time of applying)

Permanent California Residence (Must currently reside in 1 of the 42 California counties we service/hire in)

Valid/Current Preliminary/Clear California Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential

PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept temporary county certificates, out-of-state, intern, expired, emergency, short-term staff permits, or credentials in the process of being obtained. All applicants must meet all requirements at the time of applying in order to be considered.

Job Title: Speech and Language Pathologist Reports To: Director of Student Services
FLSA Status: Exempt

Overview:

Virtual schools are new models in public education. They look both backward to what we know works well in educating children, and forward to see how technology can help us implement these strategies with children. Virtual speech and language pathologists are part of a pioneering effort. Our speech and language, therefore, need to share the school's pioneering mission and approach.

Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Lead Speech and Language Pathologist, the Speech and Language Pathologist screens, assesses, and provides interventions and/or therapy to students with speech and language impairments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Screen and provide response to interventions for students within the general education program
• Complete assessments and evaluation reports
• Complete Review of Records Reports
• Develop goals and recommendations for students with language, speech and hearing deficits
• Develop speech and/or language lesson plans and directly implement virtual and/or in-person therapy for both individual and small group services
• Collaborate and participate in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings, Student Study Team meetings and conferences as appropriate
• Notify teachers and administrators of identified language, speech, and hearing students
• Develops an efficient schedule for supporting students
• Implement Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and monitor student goal progress
• Case Manage students with Speech and Language disorders
• Consult and collaborate with community agencies and services and general resources
• Research new information regarding intervention/treatment techniques, methods, assessment materials, available resources and regularly communicates to staff and parents via consultation, collaboration, and in services and/or consultatively handicapped
• Cooperate with others in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Maintain continuing education in SLP
• Evaluate students minimally every 3 years
• Attend virtual and in person staff meetings as needed
• Travel throughout the state of California to complete assessments and provide services as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements/Experience:
• Reside in the state of California
• Master's degree
• Strong content and subject-matter knowledge
• Ability to support and guide adults, as well as students
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organization and time-management skills
• Excellent writing and grammar skills
• Flexible schedule
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook, PowerPoint and experience using them in a professional capacity
• Able to complete and review IEPs accurately

Certificates and Licenses:

Must hold a valid California Speech-Language Pathology Services credential or license

Competencies:

Adaptability: Accepts constructive criticism and feedback. Adapts to changes in the work environment. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Manages competing demands. Inspires the trust of others. Keeps commitments. Treats people with respect. Upholds organizational values. Works with integrity and ethically.

Communications: Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Clearly expresses ideas and thoughts in written form as well as verbally. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods. Keeps others adequately informed,

Dependability: Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions.

Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Demonstrates self-initiative. Uses resources effectively.

Planning & Organization: Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets professional goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.

Quality: Applies feedback to improve performance. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Use of Technology: Adapts to new technologies. Keeps technical skills up to date. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity. Demonstrates required skills.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook. Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database software. Experience moderating web meetings (Blackboard Collaborate, Webinar, Webex) for small and large groups.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A flexible schedule between is required.

This position is a both a virtual and in-person which requires working from a home office, as well as in the community. The employee must have ability to regularly travel throughout the school year within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled meetings, proctor state exams and participate in school activities and orientations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

Restrictions on Time Off:

TBD based on the school calendar

* Use of sick time under the California Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 may be approved during the above restricted dates

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.