About this role
Job description:
Position Summary
Provide speech and language services to students across a cluster of charter school campuses in the High Desert region, including assessment, direct therapy, and consultation, in compliance with state special education regulations.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct speech, language, articulation, fluency, and voice assessments to determine eligibility for special education services
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Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with IEP goals
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Provide individual and group therapy sessions per IEP-mandated frequency and duration
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Participate in IEP meetings; write assessment reports and present findings to families and staff
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Consult with teachers and paraprofessionals on classroom communication strategies and accommodations
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Support AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) device implementation and training as needed
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Maintain compliance with assessment timelines and triennial review deadlines
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Collaborate with school psychologists, ABA providers, and other related service staff serving shared students across sites
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Required Qualifications
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Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
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Valid California SLP license and/or Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
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Valid California Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential (or eligibility)
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Experience conducting special education assessments and writing legally defensible reports
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Strong working knowledge of IDEA and California special education code
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Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between campuses within the High Desert cluster
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Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in charter school or multi-site environments
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Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
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Familiarity with AAC systems and ABA/autism service coordination