School Based SLP

What You’ll Be Doing:

Evaluation & Assessment:

• Conduct speech-language screenings, evaluations, and re-evaluations for students across the elementary and middle school settings.
• Select, administer, and interpret formal and informal assessments; write clear, defensible evaluation reports. Complete evaluations within IDEA and Pennsylvania timelines, and support Child Find / MTSS / RTI efforts as needed.

Direct Therapy & Intervention:

• Provide individual and group therapy using both push-in and pull-out models.
• Treat a variety of diagnoses, including articulation/phonology delays, receptive/expressive language impairments, social communication challenges, Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) needs, Gestalt Language Processing, and executive functioning difficulties.
• Trial, implement, program, and support AAC systems; train staff and families to use them across the school day.
• Deliver neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based, relationship-driven care.

Caseload & Case Management:

• Serve as case manager for Speech-Only IEPs - scheduling meetings, tracking timelines and compliance, obtaining consents, and coordinating with the school team.
• Develop IEPs with present levels, measurable annual goals, and appropriate service delivery recommendations.
• Monitor progress toward IEP goals by consistent evidenced based data collection measures.
• Maintain organized, welcoming therapy space(s) and manage therapy materials and equipment.

Documentation & Collaboration:

• Write clear, meaningful treatment plans, progress reports, and IEP documentation aligned to reporting periods.
• Participate in IEP meetings, parent consultations, and interprofessional collaboration.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, educators, and other professionals to promote skill generalization.

Team, Compliance & Professionalism:

• Fulfill mandated-reporter responsibilities and follow all school policies and safety procedures.
• Maintain student confidentiality in line with FERPA and HIPAA.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development, and reflective practice.

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Pennsylvania, or license-eligible.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP), or a Clinical Fellow working toward the CCC.
• Able to obtain all required Pennsylvania school clearances before your start date (see below).
• A skilled, warm communicator who is empathetic with children and families.
• Comfortable in both structured and flexible environments - you enjoy variety in your day.
• A collaborative professional who values teamwork, reflection, and fun.
• Clinical Fellows are encouraged to apply - mentorship and supervision are built into our culture.

• Pennsylvania SLP license or Provisional license (PA Department of State).
• PA Department of Education certification for school-based SLPs (e.g., Educational Specialist – Speech and Language Impaired), if required by the school.
• PA State Police Criminal Record Check (Act 34).
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance / ChildLine (Act 151).
• FBI Criminal Background Check via fingerprinting (Act 114).
• National Sex Offender Registry Verification.  

• Resume & application
• Phone screening
• Team interview
• Reference checks