LEARN Academy
Location
Vallejo, California
Salary
$54 - $70 / HOUR
Conduct comprehensive communication evaluations and implement evidence-based speech and language therapy plans aligned with IEP goals. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and teachers to integrate support strategies into the educational curriculum.
Requires a Master's degree in speech-language pathology and passing the Praxis Examination. Must hold or be willing to obtain current California licensure and a negative TB skin test.
Why join: As a School-Based Speech Therapist at LEARN Academy, you play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of comprehensive special education services to children with special needs. Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, you implement evidence-based interventions that promote students' participation and success in their educational environment. You will work across school settings alongside teachers, administrators, families, and related service providers to deliver high-quality support. Responsibilities include evaluating student needs, developing and implementing treatment plans, and monitoring progress toward IEP goals. Essential Job Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess students' communication abilities in areas such as articulation, fluency, voice, and expressive and receptive language. Develop and implement speech and language therapy intervention plans that align with students' IEP goals and educational needs. Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate speech and language strategies into the educational curriculum and provide consultative services. Contribute to the IEP process by providing insights on student progress and recommending appropriate interventions. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student assessments, interventions, and progress. Participate in team meetings and professional development activities to stay current with best practices in school-based speech and language therapy. Provide expertise in assistive technology and communication strategies to support student access to the curriculum. Collaborate with the special education team to ensure occupational speech and language therapy services align with the least restrictive environment (LRE) principle. Mentor and/or supervise assistants or students in the speech and language therapy community. Provide trainings to instructional and related service staff. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to the needs of the organization.
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited program Pass the Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology Maintain license per ASHA requirements Current CA Licensure and COC or CTC (or willing to obtain) Current negative TB skin test or risk assessment LEARN Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be presently eligible to work in the United States.
Market context
Speech-language pathologist roles in California are commonly sought in schools and clinical settings, and employers often screen closely for current California licensure, ASHA requirements, and a passing Praxis score. This role can be competitive because candidates need both the required graduate training and documentation such as a negative TB skin test, while benefits like medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and holiday pay may help distinguish offers. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which condense the original job description and save research time.
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