Full time SLP/Speech Language Therapist

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - School-Based Redwood City, CA | Full-Time | 2026-2027 School Year | On-Site
TheraPeds Partners is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team for a full-time, school-based opportunity in Redwood City, CA for the 2026-2027 school year.
If you enjoy working with children, collaborating with educators and therapists, and helping students develop the communication skills they need to participate successfully in their school day, this could be a great fit. You'll work with students with support from both the district and the TheraPeds team.
Position Details Full-time: 36-38 hours per week
School year: August 2026-May 2027
Grades: Elementary or Elementary - High School
Setting: On-site, in-person
Pay: $75-$95/hour, based on experience and employment arrangement
Weekly compensation is based on 37.5 hours
Guaranteed hours, including designated documentation, planning, and administrative time
Manageable caseload
Support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners
What You'll Do As a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist, you'll help students develop the speech, language, and communication skills needed to access their education and participate successfully in the school environment.
Providing direct speech and language therapy services to students individually and in small groups
Conducting speech and language evaluations and assessments
Developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized IEP goals
Evaluating student progress and adjusting intervention strategies based on student needs and data
Providing consultation and support to teachers, special education staff, and families
Supporting students with articulation, phonology, receptive and expressive language, fluency, voice, social/pragmatic communication, and other communication needs
Supporting students who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), as appropriate
Monitoring student performance and collecting data to measure progress
Completing timely and accurate documentation and progress reports
Participating in IEP, eligibility, reevaluation, and interdisciplinary team meetings
Managing assigned student caseloads and required documentation
Collaborating with teachers, special education staff, families, therapists, administrators, and other school professionals
Providing case management services, as assigned
What We're Looking For Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program
Active or eligible for California Speech-Language Pathologist licensure
Appropriate California Department of Education certification or credential for school-based practice, as required
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
Clinical Fellowship (CF-SLP) candidates may be considered, with appropriate supervision available
Experience working with children
School-based experience preferred, but not required
Strong understanding of speech and language development, assessment, intervention, and progress monitoring
Knowledge of the IEP process and special education services
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational, documentation, case-management, and time-management skills
Comfortable using technology for documentation, communication, assessment, and service delivery
Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances
Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, educators, administrators, and related-service professionals
Professionalism, tact, discretion, and respect for student and family confidentiality
Physical Requirements School-based therapy is active and hands-on. The SLP must be able to safely participate with students in a variety of school environments and activities. Physical responsibilities may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and lifting or assisting with students, materials, or equipment as appropriate to the position. All responsibilities will be performed in accordance with assigned duties, district safety requirements, and applicable accommodations.
Requirements Master's or PhD degree from a Speech-Language Pathology program
State License as Speech-Language Pathologist
Department of Education Licensure as a SLP
National License: ASHA
Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required
CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence) preferred
CF-SLP placement may be available
Experience working with children
Experience in a school setting preferred, but not required
Organizational and time management skills
Proficient in use of technology
Fingerprint background clearance
Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications
Physical Requirements Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district.
Benefits Benefits and compensation are based on employment classification and eligibility.
W-2 employees may be eligible for: Competitive hourly compensation
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k)
Guaranteed hours
Professional development and continuing education opportunities
Ongoing clinical and administrative support
Access to the TheraPeds professional community
1099 independent contractor opportunities may include: Competitive contract rates
Benefit Resources
Flexibility associated with independent contractor status
Access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners
Guaranteed hours
Professional development and continuing education opportunities
Ongoing clinical and administrative support
Access to the TheraPeds professional community
Specific compensation, benefits, and terms will be outlined in the applicable employment or independent contractor agreement.
Why TheraPeds Partners? At TheraPeds Partners , we believe school-based professionals do their best work when they feel supported, valued, and connected to the teams they serve.
As a therapist-owned organization, we understand the realities of working in school-based practice. Our goal is to create strong partnerships between professionals and schools while providing the clinical and administrative support needed for both students and providers to succeed.
If you're a Certified Speech Language and Pathologist looking for a full-time school-based SLP position in Redwood City, CA we'd love to connect with you.

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