Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

United Staff Group; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

United Staff Group is seeking a K-12 Speech-Language Pathologist to join a small, hands-on school environment focused on maximizing student communication and academic integration.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, IEP planning, AAC implementation, and direct therapy for students. Licensure and CCC-SLP required; Master’s in SLP preferred. Collaborative team approach with teachers and parents emphasized.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• Valid state licensure and CCC-SLP certification from ASHA or local equivalent.
• Experience or specialized training in K-12 settings, ASD, and AAC implementation.

Responsibilities

• Assess speech, language, cognitive-communication, and literacy skills through formal and informal evaluations.
• Design data-driven, measurable IEP goals and plan individualized programming.
• Provide direct individual and small-group therapy; implement AAC systems and assistive technologies.

Skills

Collaboration

IEP design

AAC integration

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

AAC technology

Job description

Role: K-12 Speech-Language Pathologist

Setting: Small, hands-on special needs school environment

Goal: Maximize student communication competence, functional language, and academic integration.

Key Responsibilities

Assessment and Planning

• Conduct comprehensive formal and informal evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and literacy skills.
• Design data-driven, evidence-based Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Establish functional, measurable communication goals tailored to each student.

Therapy Delivery

• Provide direct individual and small-group therapy sessions customized to students.
• Implement Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) systems and assistive technologies for non-verbal or severely speech-impaired students.
• Address articulation, phonology, fluency (stuttering), and social pragmatic language delays.

Collaboration and Hands-On Support

• Work directly inside a small-school framework to coordinate closely with special education teachers.
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary team meetings and IEP conferences.
• Train parents and classroom staff on carryover strategies to use communication tools throughout the daily routine.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Valid state licensure and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA (or local governing equivalent).
• Experience or specialized training in K-12 special needs, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and AAC implementation