SLP for school year

Job Title: School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Work Settings: Elementary Schools Middle Schools High Schools Location: San Diego County, CA Primary Responsibilities: Assessment & Diagnosis: Evaluate students for speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.

Use standardized tools and observational techniques to assess needs.

Intervention & Therapy: Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Provide direct therapy services for articulation, fluency, voice, receptive/expressive language, and social communication.

Adapt therapy to developmental and educational levels.

Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, special educators, psychologists, and parents.

Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions.

Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate records of evaluations, therapy sessions, and student progress.

Ensure compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and California state education laws.

Education & Advocacy: Educate staff and families on communication disorders and strategies.

Advocate for students’ communication needs within the school environment.

Age-Specific Focus: Elementary School: Emphasis on early intervention, phonological awareness, and foundational language skills.

Support for literacy development and classroom participation.

Middle School: Focus on language for learning, social communication, and executive functioning.

Address pragmatic language and curriculum-based language demands.

High School: Support transition planning, vocational communication skills, and academic language.

Emphasis on independence and self-advocacy in communication.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology Must hold a valid California Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential or be eligible and willing to obtain it by July or August Credentialing assistance available for the right candidate Experience in school settings is a plus