Speech Language Pathologist (26-27)

The role

The Speech Language Pathologist will provide direct speech and language services to students with disabilities. You will conduct evaluations, manage AAC systems, and consult with teachers to support IEP implementation.

What you will do

• Support the implementation of direct speech and language services to identified students with disabilities
• Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations and analyze data to determine eligibility
• Manage the selection, implementation, and collaborative support of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems
• Create lesson plans and materials to support students with speech and language needs
• Consult with general education teachers to ensure consistent implementation of IEPs and speech and language goals
• Provide professional development sessions to school site teams
• Provide legally defensible implementation of services, supports, accommodations, and modifications as provided by students' IEPs
• Collect data on and monitor individual student performance
• Monitor timelines, interact with parents and other staff, and complete all paperwork, forms and reports

Required qualifications

• A Masters Degree
• A valid California Speech Language Pathology Services Credential or Clinical Rehabilitation Credential or a California Speech Language Pathology License
• A commitment to working with students in traditionally underserved communities

Nice to have

• Clinical Fellows are welcomed to apply!

Benefits

• Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families
• Retirement matching options
• Paid time off for holidays and breaks (6 weeks throughout the school year in addition to 1 week during the summer)
• Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances
• Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation assistance for teammates moving from 250+ miles away

Before you apply

• To apply for this position, please submit a resume online

About the company

Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. It was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students.