Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

United Staff Group; San Francisco (CA); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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

You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, design data-driven IEPs with functional goals, provide direct therapy including AAC, and collaborate closely with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Training staff and parents on carryover strategies is also part of the role.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• CCC-SLP certification from ASHA or equivalent.
• Experience with ASD and AAC preferred.

Aufgaben

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and literacy skills.
• Design data-driven IEPs with functional communication goals.
• Provide direct individual and small-group therapy, including AAC and assistive technologies.
• Address articulation, phonology, fluency, and social pragmatic language delays.
• Collaborate with special education teachers and participate in IEP conferences.
• Train parents and classroom staff on carryover strategies.

Kenntnisse

Assessment & Evaluation

IEP Development

Collaboration with Educators

AAC Implementation

Family & Staff Training

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP certification (ASHA)

Tools

AAC systems

Jobbeschreibung

Role: 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 special needs, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and AAC implementation