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

Environment:  Special Education Program, Grades K-12

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs , a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)   to join our award-winning Special Education 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 excel in a dynamic, student-centered, outcomes-focused environment — and you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals through communication and language development — We Should Talk!

As a Speech Language Pathologist , you will provide high-quality speech therapy services customized to meet the individual diagnoses and needs of designated students in order to achieve speech therapy goals and improve overall speech functioning. This includes but is not limited to direct instruction prescriptive evaluation, consulting with parents or guardians, and representatives from the home school district, writing IEP goals and interventions, monitoring student’s progress toward goals, attending IEP meetings and collaborating with educational teams to enhance students' communication skills and overall development.

‖ Responsibilities Include:

Evaluating students’ communication strengths and needs to design and implement individualized, evidence-based speech therapy programs aligned with collaborative treatment goals developed alongside educators and families.

Monitoring student progress using data-driven methods and providing meaningful, actionable updates that reflect each student's goals, preferences, and developmental milestones.

Employing effective, age-appropriate therapy techniques to strengthen speech, language, cognitive, and memory skills within naturalistic environments tailored to each child’s unique profile.

Writing comprehensive, timely progress reports that inform interdisciplinary team discussions and adapting therapy services to optimize individual outcomes.

Managing case records with precision and compliance in accordance with agency policies and state regulations, while routinely reviewing and updating client documentation to ensure accuracy.

Maintaining detailed, timely session notes and submitting accurate billing documentation within 24 hours of each client interaction to uphold operational efficiency and accountability.

Establishing and nurturing clear, respectful communication with families to facilitate consistent scheduling, address challenges proactively, and coordinate make-up sessions as needed.

Communicating practical strategies with parents and service providers to support the seamless carryover of speech and communication goals into home and school routines.

Conducting thorough clinical assessments, recommending appropriate, evidence-based treatment plans, and managing their implementation to uphold high standards of clinical excellence.

Ensuring timely completion of intake processes, ongoing evaluation of therapy plans, and progress toward clinical performance indicators to maintain continuity of care.

Improving clinical service quality through facilitation of engaging staff trainings, dissemination of current best practices, and mentoring of team members to build collective clinical proficiency.

Collaborating with clients and families to foster strong, trusting therapeutic relationships that support goal achievement and long-term communication success.

Providing clinical guidance and supervision in both home and community-based settings to ensure program fidelity and responsive caregiver support.

Partnering with multidisciplinary professionals—including occupational therapists, physical therapists, and educational psychologists—by actively contributing to team meetings and case conferences for integrated care planning.

Performing additional responsibilities as assigned, consistently contributing to a positive team culture and the overall success of clinical service delivery.

‖ Qualifications Required:

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.

Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a valid CA state driver’s license.

Prior experience and/or highly knowledgeable in providing speech language therapy support, preferably in an educational and/or behavioral health program setting.

Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with severe learning, developmental, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and/or other 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.

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.

Spectrum Center Schools  is a division of  ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education , 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:

https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose

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!  Your 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 © 2025 ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a ChanceLight® company.  *Benefit plans and eligibility requirements may vary based on role and employment status. EducationRequired Masters or better in Speech-Language Pathology or related field Licenses & CertificationsRequired Active or In Process SLP SkillsPreferred Vocal Manding Speech Therapy Speech Language Impairmen Non-Vocal Manding Language & Speech Development Developmental Disabilities Learning Disabilities Autism Student Development Personalized Instruction Communication Interpersonal Skills Record Keeping & Reporting Special Education High School Education Middle School Education Elementary Education Performance Motivation Working With At-Risk Students Decision Making Interdepartmental Collaboration Computer Skills BehaviorsPreferred Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject MotivationsPreferred 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

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