Speech Therapist - 2nd & 3rd Grade (In-Person)

Tutor Me Education LLC; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Admin support

FBI/DOJ background check

Job summary

Tutor Me Education LLC seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide in-person therapy to 2nd and 3rd-grade students in Oakland, CA. You will assess, support, and foster language development within a nurturing, student-centered setting.

Applicants must hold an active California license to practice as an SLP, with experience in pediatric educational or clinical environments. Schedule is part-time, 2 hours weekly, and compensation is competitive at $60–$65 per hour.

Qualifications

• Active California State License to practice Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Experience working with elementary-age children in educational or clinical settings preferred.
• Ability to commute to Oakland, CA designated site and provide 1:1 in-person therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct 1:1 in-person speech therapy for 2nd and 3rd-grade students.
• Develop and implement individualized speech and language goals to support communication and academic development.
• Engage students with interactive activities tailored to elementary development.
• Monitor, track, and document student progress.
• Communicate milestones and needs with school staff and guardians.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Education

California SLP license

Job description

Tutor Me Education is a leading educational service provider dedicated to connecting passionate instructors and therapists with schools and students in their local communities. If you are a committed professional looking to make a direct impact on young learners with a flexible, consistent schedule, this is an excellent opportunity for you.

Role Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly qualified Speech-Language Pathologist / Speech Therapist holding a valid California license to provide specialized in-person speech therapy services to 2nd and 3rd-grade students in Oakland, CA.

In this role, you will work directly with young learners to assess, support, and foster their communication and language development. We are looking for a compassionate clinician who takes pride in creating a dynamic, nurturing environment where elementary students feel empowered to overcome speech challenges and achieve academic and personal success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct, targeted 1:1 in-person speech therapy services to 2nd and 3rd-grade students.
• Develop and implement individualized speech and language goals to support student communication and academic development.
• Engage students with interactive, dynamic activities tailored to elementary-age development.
• Monitor, track, and document student progress over the course of the assignment.
• Communicate effectively with school staff, guardians, and team members regarding student milestones and needs.

Position Details

• Duration: Long-term assignment (3–6 months)
• Weekly Hours: 2 hours per week total (1-hour sessions, twice weekly)
• Format: 100% In-Person at a designated location in Oakland, CA
  Qualifications
• Active California State License or verified eligibility for licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) / Speech Therapist in the state of California (Required).
• Candidates who are currently in the licensure process with strong qualifications are welcome to apply.
• Proven experience working with elementary-aged children (specifically 2nd/3rd grade) in an educational or clinical setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Reliable transportation and ability to commute to the designated site in Oakland, CA.
  What We Offer
• Competitive pay: $60 – $65/hour (commensurate with experience; negotiable).
• Flexible part-time hours ideal for supplementing an existing schedule or maintaining a focused caseload.
• Ongoing administrative support from the Tutor Me Education team.

About Tutor Me Education:

• We are a platform that connects instructors with school districts

• If you are passionate about a career in education, want consistent hours, or just simply want to assist students in your community, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

• Flexible Schedule

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Ability to make learning fun and interactive, with the focus of the tutoring often determined by student questions and comments

• Might be asked to clear FBI-DOJ background check that is taken in-person

• Negative TB Test Result