Speech Language Pathologist

Overview

We are offering a $6000 hiring bonus for all new Speech Language Pathologists. Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Aspire is a large open-enrollment public charter school system founded in 1998 to transform inequitable outcomes in our communities. Our purpose is to prepare scholars for success in college, career, and life, with a focus on Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

The Speech-Language Pathologist carries out speech and language instruction within a student’s individualized educational program for Aspire Public Schools. The SLP instructs students with IEPs in an inclusive environment. This role works closely with school sites, Special Education staff, and Aspire staff, and may collaborate with outside consultants and district personnel as needed.

• Provide direct, individual and/or small group instruction to identified students on a regularly scheduled basis as required in the IEP
• Collaborate with team members, parents and related service providers for reviewing student data, ensuring IEP implementation, co-planning and/or co-teaching
• Participate in developing, implementing, and monitoring Individual Educational Plans for students who qualify for Related Services
• Screen, assess, and provide specialized speech and language services to students, as established by Common Core and English Language Development standards
• Create and maintain records, files, and reports as required by federal, state, and SELPA regulations
• Maintain knowledge of current regulations pertaining to special education and meet IDEA requirements related to case management
• Maintain a high level of rigor for students with disabilities to ensure equitable access to standards by developing instructional materials and strategies for Special Education students
• Implement health and mobility supports (e.g., 1:1 support, toileting, health-related needs under supervision of a school nurse) and assist with physical needs of students
• Input weekly IEP service tracking and meet all IEP timelines
• Develop and maintain notifications, records, files, and reports as required by federal, state, and SELPA regulations
• Develop a progress monitoring tool for students and share regularly with staff and parents for decision-making
• Communicate with parents about student progress and collaborate to gain parent input
• Collaborate with outside providers as needed and appropriate, with parent consent
• Provide oversight and support to SLPAs

• Master’s Degree
• Valid California Speech-Language Pathology credential or California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services credential with appropriate authorization, or Certification of Clinical Competence
• 1+ years of experience working with students in a school setting

• Moving and positioning to accomplish tasks in various environments
• Remaining stationary or moving as needed for tasks
• Moving between worksites
• Assessing accuracy and thoroughness of work
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and fingers

• Clear the Department of Justice background screening
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Provide health (TB) clearance (renewed every four years)

• The work environment is representative of a normal office/classroom setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Compensation:
Aspire Public Schools offers a competitive base salary benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, with comprehensive benefits including paid time off, health benefits, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance. The salary schedule for this position is reflected in the posted materials.

Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.