School-Based SLP: IEP-Driven Therapy & Impact

Sweetwater Care; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Speech Language Therapist to plan and provide direct therapy to students with speech, voice, or language disorders. You will assess students, develop IEPs, and deliver therapy aligned with IEP goals in educational settings.

The role requires active SLP licensure, valid driver’s license, CPR/BLS, fingerprinting, and the ability to pass background checks. Collaboration with teachers and ongoing family communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Active state-level licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).
• Current Driver’s License.
• Current CPR/BLS Card.
• Current Negative TB Result.
• Will need to successfully pass a background check, and drug test.
• Will require fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Assess students with speech or language disorders and determine eligibility for services.
• Develop annual IEPs and complete 3-year re-evaluations.
• Develop daily speech services schedule.
• Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech/language goals contained in IEP.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom-based activities to improve oral and written language skills of students.
• Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.
• Assist in the selection of materials, equipment and supplies for diagnostics and therapy.
• Ongoing communication with parents, teacher and principal.
• Complete all paperwork required by the district.
• Develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules and local board policy.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.
• Serve as an advocate for all children and youth.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Assessment

IEP Development

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Speech-Language Pathologist license

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Speech Language Therapist to plan and provide direct therapy to students with speech, voice, or language disorders. You will assess students, develop IEPs, and deliver therapy aligned with IEP goals in educational settings.

The role requires active SLP licensure, valid driver’s license, CPR/BLS, fingerprinting, and the ability to pass background checks. Collaboration with teachers and ongoing family communication are essential.