Speech and Language Pathologist - Special Education

Job description:

OVERVIEW & CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

At ABA Therapy Partners, Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) empower students to overcome language, speech, and communication challenges, directly enhancing their ability to thrive in educational and therapeutic programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assessment & Diagnosis: Conduct evaluations, screenings, and formal/informal assessments to identify speech and language needs.
• IEP Development: Design and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) tailored to each student's goals and state criteria.
• Direct Therapy: Deliver targeted individual or group speech therapy sessions to achieve measurable IEP outcomes.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Consult with parents, school personnel, psychologists, and support teams to support holistic student progress.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate IEP records and Medi-Cal billing in alignment with state and ABA Therapy Partners standards.

Professional Growth: Participate in continuing education and staff development provided by ABA Therapy Partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Credentials

• Degree: Bachelor's degree in a related field required (Master's in Special Education preferred).
• Credentials: Valid California Teaching Credential and Speech-Language Pathology Specialist Credential.
• Skills: Bilingual (Spanish) or sign language skills desirable.

Core Competencies & Experience

• Special Education Knowledge: Understanding of district, state, and federal special education laws and policies.
• Student Support: Experience working with autistic, behaviorally challenged, or severely handicapped students preferred.
• Assistive Technology: Experience with alternative communication systems and adaptive tools highly desirable.
• Communication & Organization: Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to manage documentation independently and work collaboratively within educational teams.
  
  Physical & Environmental Demands
  
  • Approximately 90%–95% of the time: Ability to sit, perform computer-based work, review and prepare assessment reports, document student progress, participate in meetings, and engage in counseling and consultation activities.
  • Approximately 5%–10% of the time: Ability to stand, walk throughout school campuses, navigate classrooms and other school facilities, and move between work areas as needed.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through virtual platforms with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and related service providers.
  • Ability to observe students in classroom and other school environments and conduct assessments in various educational settings.
  • Ability to respond appropriately to student behavioral or mental health crises, including moving quickly to provide support and following established school safety and crisis response procedures.
  • Ability to travel between assigned school campuses within the High Desert region using reliable transportation.
  • Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, or reach as necessary to interact with students or access assessment materials and educational resources.
  • Ability to lift and carry assessment materials, files, laptops, and other work-related supplies weighing up to 15 pounds.
  • Ability to work in a school-based environment with frequent interaction with students, staff, families, and other service providers.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
    
  
  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 $99/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.