Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

solterra-school; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Solterra School in Virginia seeks an onsite Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, treat, and support students with speech, language, and feeding needs. You’ll work with teachers, behavior staff, and clinicians to embed communication support throughout the school day.

You’ll deliver direct therapy, coach staff on AAC, and keep compliant documentation. Collaboration with families and planning meetings ensures functional communication across environments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Active Virginia SLP licensure.
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with diverse communication needs.
• Strong communication, professionalism, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to move and lift at least 50 lbs.
• Successful completion of Safety Care training.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan: evaluate speech, language, pragmatics, voice, and feeding within scope.
• Develop individualized, functional therapy plans and progress-monitoring systems.
• Deliver direct therapy in individual and small-group sessions.
• Champion AAC and functional communication; train staff for consistent use.
• Integrate language strategies into classroom instruction with teachers.
• Maintain timely, compliant documentation and records.
• Partner with families; coordinate planning meetings as needed.
• Support authorization tracking for Medicaid/commercial payers where applicable.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Professionalism

Ethical practice

Physical ability

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Virginia SLP licensure

Tools

Documentation systems

Payer compliance knowledge

Job description

Our Mission

Solterra School provides a nurturing, highly individualized learning environment that blends evidence-based therapies with innovative education. Our mission is simple yet bold: to redefine what’s possible for neurodivergent students.

Mission Statement Alignment

Solterra School exists to redefine education through holistic inclusion—blending Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and integrated therapeutic supports within an eco-conscious environment that honors each learner’s unique rhythm of growth.

The Speech-Language Pathologist advances this mission by strengthening student communication, connection, regulation, and functional independence—supporting learners in finding their voice, accessing learning, and building relational confidence across environments.

Redefine What's Possible for Neurodivergent Students

Solterra School blends Universal Design for Learning, Social-Emotional Learning, and integrated therapeutic support in an eco-conscious, highly individualized learning environment. We're looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist who wants to help students find their voice, access learning, and build relational confidence — not from a therapy room down the hall, but woven into the everyday life of the classroom.

The Role

As our onsite SLP, you'll evaluate, treat, and support students with speech, language, communication, and feeding-related needs. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with teachers, behavior support staff, and other clinicians so communication support shows up throughout the school day — in transitions, at lunch, during group work — not just in a scheduled session.

You’ll serve students with diverse learning profiles, including neurodivergent learners, and students with complex communication needs. Documentation fidelity and compliance readiness are part of the role, aligned with clinical standards and payer requirements as applicable.

What You’ll Do

Assess & Plan

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations across speech, language, pragmatics, voice, fluency, and feeding/swallowing (within scope)

• Build individualized, functional therapy plans and measurable progress-monitoring systems

• Deliver clear, actionable written recommendations for school-based implementation

Provide Direct Therapy

• Run individual and small-group sessions supporting receptive/expressive language, functional communication, pragmatics, speech sound production, and executive-functioning language skills

• Use strengths-based, dignity-centered approaches, incorporating play, movement, and sensory-informed strategies

Champion AAC & Functional Communication

• Support students on low- and high-tech AAC systems

• Train and coach staff to implement AAC consistently across every setting

• Help build communication environments that promote autonomy and reduce frustration-driven behavior

Integrate with the Classroom

• Embed language strategies directly into instruction alongside teachers

• Partner with BCBA/behavior staff to align communication and behavior goals

• Coach staff in real time to reduce communication breakdowns

Keep Documentation Sharp

• Maintain timely, compliant records — therapy notes, progress summaries, treatment plans

• Track progress with clear, measurable data systems

• Support authorization tracking for Medicaid/commercial payers where applicable

Partner with Families

• Communicate goals and progress in clear, parent-friendly language

• Support carryover of skills across home and school settings

• Join planning meetings as needed

What You Bring

Required

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program

• Active Virginia SLP licensure

• Demonstrated experience supporting students with diverse communication needs

• Strong communication, professionalism, and collaboration skills

• A commitment to ethical, student-centered, dignity-based practice

• Ability to move and lift at least 50 lbs.

• Successful completion of safety care course

• Physical activity requirements such as walking, jogging, running, lifting, and standing on feet for extended periods of time

Nice to Have

• Experience in private day schools, special education, or integrated education-therapy models

• Background with neurodivergent learners and/or complex communication profiles

• AAC experience, including training classroom teams on implementation

• Familiarity with documentation systems and payer compliance

• Experience collaborating with ABA/multidisciplinary teams

Physical & Safety Requirements

• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Successful completion of the required Safety-Care training/course.

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including walking, jogging, running, lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

• Ability to safely respond to and support students during behavioral or physical situations, as required by the position.

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are

• A calm, regulated presence in the room

• Naturally collaborative and comfortable being embedded in classroom life

• Organized, with strong documentation habits

• A creative clinician who sees communication as access, not just a skill to build

• Energized by a startup environment where systems are still evolving

Who You’ll Work With

VP of Clinical Operations, Executive Director, teachers and education teams, BCBA/behavior support, Occupational Therapist, and families.

How We’ll Know You’re Succeeding

• Students making real progress toward functional communication goals

• Communication access showing up across classrooms and routines, not just therapy sessions

• Consistent AAC implementation across staff

• Clean, compliant documentation

• Strong collaboration between clinical and education teams, and with families

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Solterra School, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We believe every member of our community deserves dignity, respect, and the opportunity to thrive.