Regional Speech-Language Pathologist — Multi-Site Impact

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Education Stipend - $2,000

Comprehensive Medical Plans

401k Retirement Saving Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Job summary

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, is seeking a Regional Speech Language Pathologist to join our Special Education team and support students across Southern California.

The role includes evaluating, planning, and delivering speech-language services, collaborating with families and educators, writing IEP goals, and traveling between Buena Park, Orange, and Chino Hills to ensure high-quality therapy in school settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in speech pathology or a closely related field.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a speech language pathology (SLP) credential.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a CA state education specialist instruction credential preferred.
• Hold currently or have the 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 instruction, guidance and/or support to children, preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating students in designated programs to identify speech-language therapy needs and determine appropriate levels of service.
• Developing and implementing individualized speech therapy plans tailored to assessment findings, student strengths, and treatment objectives.
• Setting collaborative, student-centered goals in partnership with families, educators, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Monitoring student progress regularly through data-driven assessments, adjusting therapy plans to align with developmental milestones and individual needs, and providing detailed progress reports to families and team members.
• Providing direct speech and language therapy using evidence-based strategies to enhance communication, language comprehension, articulation, and cognitive-linguistic abilities in age-appropriate, natural environments.
• Documenting therapy sessions and clinical observations accurately and promptly to ensure compliance with Spectrum policies and state regulatory standards.
• Maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date case records, including timely submission of authorized documentation and billing within 24 hours of service delivery.
• Collaborating with teachers, caregivers, and related service providers to support the integration and generalization of therapy goals into daily routines and educational settings.
• Traveling regularly between assigned Spectrum School locations to provide hands-on clinical support, direct therapy services and program oversight; occasional overnight travel may be required.

Job description

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, is seeking a Regional Speech Language Pathologist to join our Special Education team and support students across Southern California.

The role includes evaluating, planning, and delivering speech-language services, collaborating with families and educators, writing IEP goals, and traveling between Buena Park, Orange, and Chino Hills to ensure high-quality therapy in school settings.