SLP: Transform Student Language & Communication

Sweetwater Care; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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 and develop IEPs, coordinating with teachers to implement classroom-based language activities.

You will collaborate with parents and school staff, document progress, and ensure compliance with district policies. The ideal candidate holds active SLP licensure, a current driver’s license, CPR/BLS, TB test, and can pass background

Qualifications

• Active state-level licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).
• Current Driver’s License.
• Current CPR/BLS Card.
• Current Negative TB Result.
• Background check and drug test required.
• Fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Assess students with speech or language disorders and determine eligibility for services.
• Develop annual IEPs and complete 3-year re-evaluations.
• Plan and provide individual and group therapy to students.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom-based activities to improve oral and written language skills.
• 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, teachers and principals.
• 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.

Education

Active state-level licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

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 and develop IEPs, coordinating with teachers to implement classroom-based language activities.

You will collaborate with parents and school staff, document progress, and ensure compliance with district policies. The ideal candidate holds active SLP licensure, a current driver’s license, CPR/BLS, TB test, and can pass background