Speech-Language Pathologists

Job Announcement

AchieveKids is a dynamic, non-profit educational organization with a rich 60+ year history of providing non-public schooling in San Jose and Palo Alto, California. We serve students with complex learning and emotional challenges. Our students possess a range of abilities, and we focus on skill development to help our students transition to progressively more independent learning environments. We strive to create joy in learning and to enhance success beyond our doors. AchieveKids is an exciting place to work, and we have a lot to offer the right candidate.

AchieveKids is committed to supporting high quality, inclusive practices in our schools and programs. The diversity of our workforce and Board of Directors is essential and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our company to ensure a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and skills to drive innovation and creativity, enhance decision-making, and provide better solutions.

LOCATION

Palo Alto Campus: 3860 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

DESCRIPTION

This is a regular, full-time, exempt, position that reports to the Director of Education.

The Speech Therapist is a licensed professional responsible for providing evaluation and treatment of students in accordance with approved policies, procedures, and protocols. The SLP plans, implements, and coordinates comprehensive therapy. The Speech Therapist assigned to this position works within the Palo Alto and San Jose campuses.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ongoing assessment of designated students’ speech and language needs
• Writing individual speech and language goals and objectives
• Planning and implementation of necessary speech therapy
• Supervise and/or support other speech therapy staff
• Collaborate and coordinate with all team members and attend parent conferences
• Carry out behavioral interventions with children and/or adolescents, which could include visually/auditorily monitoring clients, evading or containing physical aggression, lifting, and pursuing clients who might be running away
• Facilitate open communication, the team process within the Agency, and a positive attitude toward program function and general Agency goals

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech Pathology, and California license/CCC or eligibility
• Competencies in the following:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to think and act autonomously in a variety of situations.
• Valid California driver’s license & auto insurance
  
• TB clearance
• Criminal record clearance or formal exemption

BENEFITS

• Generous Total Rewards Package!
• 7 paid weeks off, plus additional time off accrual
  
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
  
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plan options
• Retirement plan with generous company match
• Tuition and professional development assistance
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• A fun, positive, and strength-based learning environment!

PAY RANGE

The pay range for this position is $6,334 - $7,783 per month.

Apply online at https://www.achievekids.org/career-opportunities