Regional Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Starting salary: $110,000 - $125,000 per year based on experience, plus a $2,000 annual education stipend. Environment: Special Education Programs, Grades K-12. Regional assignment: Solano County - Fairfield.

About the role

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Regional Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our award-winning Special Education team. You will provide high-quality speech therapy services customized to meet the individual diagnoses and needs of designated students across multiple Spectrum School locations to achieve speech therapy goals and improve overall speech functioning.

This role includes direct instruction, prescriptive evaluation, consulting with parents or guardians and home school district representatives, writing IEP goals and interventions, monitoring student progress, attending IEP meetings, and collaborating with educational teams to enhance students' communication skills and overall development.

The Regional Speech Language Pathologist works under the support and direction of the Area/Regional Vice President, Operations and onsite Program Directors to ensure the highest standards of clinical practice are upheld across multiple school locations and education teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students in designated programs to identify speech-language therapy needs and determine appropriate levels of service.
• Develop and implement individualized speech therapy plans tailored to assessment findings, student strengths, and treatment objectives.
• Set collaborative, student-centered goals in partnership with families, educators, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Monitor student progress regularly through data-driven assessments, adjust therapy plans to align with developmental milestones and individual needs, and provide detailed progress reports to families and team members.
• Provide direct speech and language therapy using evidence-based strategies to enhance communication, language comprehension, articulation, and cognitive-linguistic abilities in age-appropriate, natural environments.
• Document therapy sessions and clinical observations accurately and promptly to ensure compliance with Spectrum policies and state regulatory standards.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date case records, including timely submission of authorized documentation and billing within 24 hours of service delivery.
• Foster open and proactive communication with families regarding therapy schedules, session changes, and progress updates to support transparency and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with teachers, caregivers, and related service providers to support the integration and generalization of therapy goals into daily routines and educational settings.
• Participate actively in onsite multidisciplinary meetings and regional conferences to share insights, review student progress, and inform treatment recommendations.
• Provide clinical support and expertise to onsite program teams, offering practical strategies to promote consistent implementation of therapy goals across environments.
• Mentor educators and staff within each program location to ensure effective delivery of student therapy plans and to build clinical capacity.
• Conduct and/or oversee timely client intakes and comprehensive clinical assessments, contributing insights and recommendations for continuous program enhancement.
• Oversee the quality and consistency of speech therapy services across multiple school locations, ensuring alignment with clinical best practices and performance standards.
• Maintain clinical excellence through direct supervision, ongoing staff development, and knowledge-sharing to support a culture of professional growth and quality care.
• Collaborate with clients, caregivers, and families to build trust and rapport, empowering them to participate in the therapy process and support student success.
• Engage in continuous professional development to remain informed of emerging practices, research, and innovations in the field of speech-language pathology and education.
• Travel regularly between assigned Spectrum School locations to provide hands-on clinical support, direct therapy services, and program oversight; occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Perform additional responsibilities or projects as requested by onsite Program Directors or assigned by the Area/Regional VP of Operations.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in speech pathology or a closely related field of study.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a speech language pathology (SLP) credential.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a CA state special education instruction credential preferred.
• Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a valid CA state driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company-approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in providing speech therapy instruction, guidance, and/or support to children, preferably in an alternative, special education, and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Well-versed in special education services and compliance, effective teaching strategies, classroom management systems, data-based decision making, and working with children with individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and/or other related disabilities.
• Proven success in developing and implementing effective treatment plans for children with diverse needs at various levels.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
• Highly skilled in building relationships with students, parents, teachers, and community and/or district partners.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making ability.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry, and basic office equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• $2,000 annual education stipend.
• Free telehealth and virtual counseling sessions.
• Free health advocacy services and 24/7 nurse line.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Company-paid employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Personal protection insurance plans.
• Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program.
• Legal services insurance.
• Pet health insurance.
• Accrual-based paid time off.
• School hours and paid holiday schedule.
• Extensive personal and life event paid leave policy.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Perks at Work employee discount program.
• Opportunities for growth and development.