About the Role
Spectrum Center Schools and Programs is seeking a Regional Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join their award-winning Special Education team. This role involves providing high-quality speech therapy services to students across multiple school locations, focusing on communication and language development. The position offers a dynamic, student-centered, and outcomes-focused environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Evaluating students to identify speech-language therapy needs and determine appropriate service levels.
- Developing and implementing individualized speech therapy plans tailored to assessment findings and student needs.
- Setting collaborative, student-centered goals with families, educators, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Monitoring student progress through data-driven assessments and adjusting therapy plans accordingly.
- Providing direct speech and language therapy using evidence-based strategies.
- Documenting therapy sessions and clinical observations accurately and promptly.
- Maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date case records, including timely submission of documentation and billing.
- Fostering open communication with families regarding therapy schedules, session changes, and progress updates.
- Collaborating with teachers, caregivers, and related service providers to integrate therapy goals into daily routines.
- Participating in multidisciplinary meetings and regional conferences to share insights and review student progress.
- Providing clinical support and expertise to onsite program teams.
- Mentoring educators and staff to ensure effective delivery of student therapy plans.
- Conducting or overseeing client intakes and clinical assessments.
- Overseeing the quality and consistency of speech therapy services across multiple school locations.
- Maintaining clinical excellence through direct supervision and staff development.
- Collaborating with clients, caregivers, and families to build trust and rapport.
- Engaging in continuous professional development to stay informed of emerging practices.
- Traveling regularly between assigned Spectrum School locations to provide support and services.
- Performing additional responsibilities or projects as requested by management.
Requirements
- Master's degree or higher in speech pathology or a closely related field.
- Currently licensed or in the process of obtaining a speech language pathology (SLP) credential.
- Currently licensed or in the process of obtaining a CA state special education instruction credential preferred.
- Hold or ability to obtain a valid CA state driver’s license.
- 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 special education or behavioral health settings.
- Well-versed in special education services and compliance, effective teaching strategies, classroom management, data-based decision making, and working with IEPs.
- Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and/or related disabilities.
- Proven success in developing and implementing effective treatment plans for children with diverse needs.
- Proficiency in motivating students and having critical conversations to help them move toward realistic goals.
- Highly skilled in building relationships with students, parents, teachers, and community/district partners.
- Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Knowledge of relevant technology including instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry, and basic office equipment.
Skills
- Speech therapy
- Language development
- Communication skills
- IEP goal writing
- Data-driven assessment
- Evidence-based strategies
- Clinical documentation
- Case record maintenance
- Family communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Multidisciplinary meetings
- Clinical support
- Mentoring
- Client intake
- Clinical assessment
- Professional development
- Crisis management
- Instructional technology
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Database entry
Location
- Solano County - Fairfield
Work Type
- Full-time
- Travel required
Experience Level
- Based on experience
Education Level
- Master's degree or higher in speech pathology or a closely related field.
Salary/Compensations
- $110,000 - $125,000 /year
- $2,000 Annual Education Stipend
Benefits
- 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
About the Company
- Spectrum Center Schools and Programs is a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope.
- It 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 over 50 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, they have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives.
- The company culture welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression, and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction.
- They believe in providing more than just a job, offering opportunities to make meaningful impacts, support for success, and tools for personal and professional fulfillment.
