Job Summary
We are seeking a pediatric‑passionate Speech Language Pathologist to provide therapy services to children in the Concord, CA area in a school setting. The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) must have AAC experience and will be responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating children with speech, language, communication, cognitive‑communication, and feeding/swallowing disorders, with a specialized focus on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems and interventions. The SLP will collaborate with families, educators, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to support functional communication and educational outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations for pediatric clients/students.
- Assess communication needs related to AAC including expressive/receptive language, motor speech, cognition, literacy, and access methods.
- Develop individualized treatment plans, goals, and therapy programs.
- Provide direct speech therapy services in clinic, school, teletherapy, home, or community settings as assigned.
- Implement evidence‑based AAC interventions for children with complex communication needs.
- Trial, program, and customize AAC devices and communication systems.
- Train caregivers, teachers, and support staff on AAC implementation and carryover strategies.
- Monitor client/student progress and modify treatment plans accordingly.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, progress notes, billing, and reports.
- Evaluate and recommend low‑tech, mid‑tech, and high‑tech AAC systems.
- Collaborate with AAC vendors and funding agencies for device procurement.
- Support AAC device setup, vocabulary organization, and troubleshooting.
- Participate in IEP meetings and provide AAC recommendations for educational settings.
- Educate families and school teams regarding AAC best practices and communication access.
- Stay updated on AAC technologies, software, and evidence‑based practices.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Active Speech Language Pathology license.
- CCC‑SLP preferred (CFs with AAC experience may be considered).
- Experience working with pediatric populations and AAC systems.
- Familiarity with AAC platforms such as:
- TouchChat
- Proloquo2Go
- LAMP Words for Life
- TD Snap
- Tobii Dynavox
- Experience in school settings and IEP participation preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
- Self‑motivated and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail in documentation and treatment planning.