Job Description

🟢Starting Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 /year PLUS $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!

🏫Education-based, Grades K-12

📍Regional Support Role - Solano County, CA

, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking an Area Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic —  We Should Talk! 📲

As the Area Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) , you will provide high-quality speech therapy services across multiple Spectrum School locations within an assigned region. This includes, but is not limited to evaluating students, planning and implementing individualized therapy programs, monitoring progress, and collaborating with educational teams to enhance students' communication skills and overall development.

The Area 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 Include:

• Evaluating students within designated programs to determine speech therapy needs and appropriate levels of service.
• Developing and implementing individualized speech therapy plans based on assessments, student needs, and treatment goals.
• Setting personalized goals in collaboration with parents, educators, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Regularly monitoring and assessing student progress towards therapy goals and updating treatment plans as necessary to meet the developmental and individual needs of each student, providing periodic reviews and progress reports to the treatment team and parents.
• Providing direct speech and language therapy to students, employing evidence-based strategies and techniques to improve speech, communication skills, language comprehension, and cognitive abilities which meet the individual age-appropriate needs of each child in their natural environment.
• Documenting therapy sessions and progress notes accurately and timely, ensuring compliance with Spectrum policies and state regulations.
• Maintaining detailed case records according to Spectrum policy and state regulations ensuring all authorized documentation, including billing, is completed accurately within 24 hours of service delivery.
• Fostering effective communication with families regarding session scheduling, make-up sessions, and progress updates.
• Collaborating with teachers, parents, and related service providers to promote consistency and carryover of therapy goals into daily routines and educational activities.
• Participating actively in onsite multidisciplinary team meetings and regional conferences to discuss student progress and treatment recommendations.
• Providing clinical guidance and support to onsite program teams within assigned region, offering strategies to assist with the carryover of therapy goals.
• Mentoring and supporting onsite educators and staff within each program location as needed to ensure effective implementation of student therapy plans.
• Conducting and/or overseeing the timely completion of initial client intakes and clinical assessments and providing recommendations for program improvements.
• Overseeing and evaluating the implementation of speech therapy programs across all school locations within assigned region to ensure clinical effectiveness, adherence to best practices and that performance measures are being met.
• Maintaining clinical quality standards by providing supervision, opportunities for employee training and sharing clinical knowledge and/or counsel with the clinical team.
• Collaborating and building rapport with clients, caregivers and families to provide support and improve the likelihood of best possible outcomes.
• Engaging in ongoing professional development to staying current with advancements in speech pathology and educational practices.
• Traveling between and maintaining appropriate onsite presence to provide oversight and direct services for all Spectrum School locations within assigned region. Overnight travel may be required on occasion.
• Performing additional duties and/or projects at the request of onsite Program Directors or as assigned by the Area/Regional VP, Operations.

‖ Qualifications Required:

• Master's degree or higher in speech pathology or a closely related field of study.
• Currently licensed or in the process of obtaining a CA state speech language pathology (SLP) credential.
• Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a valid CA state driver’s license.  
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with autism related disabilities.
• Proven success in developing and implementing effective treatment plans for students with diverse needs.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
• 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.

 

is a division of  , the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!

💻 Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:

At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Y our path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a  Chance   to transform lives through education!

‖ Perks and Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
• FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
• Company Paid Life & 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 Saving Plan
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And So Much More!

If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your   Chance !

Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!

Careers, With ChanceLight 💙 Work. With Purpose.

Copyright © 2024 ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a  ChanceLight® company. *Benefit plans and eligibility requirements may vary based on role and employment status.  

Education

Required

• Masters or better in Speech-Language Pathology or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• All State Req Credentials
• SLP
• Driver Licenses

Skills

Preferred

• Special Education
• Autism
• Language & Speech Development
• Speech Language Impairmen
• Non-Vocal Manding
• Vocal Manding
• Teacher Mentoring/Training
• Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
• Personalized Instruction
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills
• Office/Administrative

Behaviors

Preferred

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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