School Speech Language Pathologist - $63-66 per hour

Cross Country Education; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) match

Weekly pay

37.5-hour workweek

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Speech Language Pathologist for Fairfield, California to provide on-site services to K–12 students during the 2026–2027 school year. The role involves managing a caseload of about 50–55 students, conducting evaluations, developing and implementing IEP goals, collaborating with teachers and families, and maintaining accurate records.

A Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology and CA SLP license are required; bilingual Spanish skills are a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders.
• California SLP license (CA-SLP) is required.
• School-based experience preferred; ability to manage a school caseload across grades.
• Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site speech-language therapy to a caseload of ~50–55 K–12 students.
• Conduct evaluations, interpret results, and develop/implement IEP goals.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely student records and adapt to site needs.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communications Sciences and Disorders

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Speech Language Pathologist for a local contract job in Fairfield, California.

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 41 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Help students find their voice and thrive in the classroom! Cross Country Education is seeking dedicated Speech-Language Pathologists to provide speech-language services to K–12 students in Fairfield, CA, during the 2026–2027 academic year.

Position Overview

• Provide on-site speech-language therapy to a caseload of approximately 50–55 K–12 students.
• Conduct speech-language evaluations, interpret diagnostic results, and develop and implement IEP goals to support student success.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary school teams to support communication goals and monitor student progress.
• Maintain accurate and timely student records while demonstrating flexibility to support school site assignments based on district and student needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Valid California Speech-Language Pathologist License (CA-SLP)
• Prior school-based experience preferred, with the ability to independently manage a school-based caseload across multiple grade levels
• Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn a competitive rate based on experience and qualifications, with weekly pay and bonus opportunities:
• SLPs: Up to $62.90/hr
• Bilingual SLPs: Up to $66.20/hr
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the predictability of the school-year calendar, a 37.5-hour workweek, weekends and holidays off, and paid sick leave.
• Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education: www.crosscountry.com/education

About Cross Country Education

Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.

We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We will consider all employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of FCIHO. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2

Cross Country Education Job ID #a2m98f7rz5id. Posted job title: School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist