School Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP)

The United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay is a dynamic nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with cerebral palsy and related disabilities. With a passionate commitment to inclusivity, advocacy, and support, the foundation offers a wide range of services and resources aimed at promoting independence and improving the overall quality of life for those it serves. Through its various programs and community initiatives, the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation of the North Bay strives to empower individuals with disabilities and create a more inclusive and compassionate society for all.

• About our School

Cypress School is a non-public school dedicated to supporting students through individualized education, behavioral support, and community-based learning. We serve _students ages 5-22 with developmental disabilities, autism, and mental health challenges_.

• Pay Rate :
• $100,000-$120,000 / year
• Job Overview :

Are you a Speech and Language Pathologist who wants to join a collaborative and creative team of professionals? If so, Cypress School has a truly unique and rewarding opportunity for you! As a highly trained Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) you will help students deal with expressive, receptive, and pragmatic communication challenges. You will seek to secure a long-term solution to address individual student communication challenges through assessments, IEP goal development, direct individual 1 : 1 sessions, small group sessions, supporting generalization, and through IEP team consultation and collaboration.

• Key Responsibilities :
• Managing a caseload of students and services (5-15 students and 5-25 hours per week)
• Conduct formal and informal assessments to identify students' communication needs
• Collaborate with the IEP team to develop meaningful goals and programming
• Ability to provide services, reports, and assessments with given timelines
• Plan, organize, and conduct therapy sessions, both in individual and small-group settings
• Work collaboratively with student's teachers, classroom assistants, families, other specialists, school districts, and administration to creatively support the speech and language needs of the individual students
• Monitor and document student progress, collecting data on goals and providing quarterly progress reports
• Requirements :
• valid California SLP / SLPA license, Masters Certificate, PhD, or equivalent
• Experience working with children and young adults who have been diagnosed with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, or other learning, communication, and / or behavioral challenges
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students
• Experience with augmentative communication systems (high and low tech) extremely helpful
• Experience with SCERTS Model highly preferred (training opportunities available)
• TB test, Livescan clearance, and valid driver's license
• Flexibility and the ability to work with students aged 5-22 years old
• Willingness to handle and support in crisis situations, with the assistance of school staff when necessary
• Why Join Us?
• Be part of a passionate and supportive team.
• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and families.
• Engage in a dynamic and active work environment.
• This position offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of young minds while gaining experience in the field of education.
• Benefits :
• Medical insurance
• $500 monthly health insurance allowance and a yearly $1,500 HRA company funded health spending card
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% company matching
• Scholarship opportunities
• Paid Time Off, 12 paid holidays
• Yearly anniversary and birthday bonuses

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• Benefit exceptions apply and are based on # of hours worked per week _
• If you're passionate about supporting students through evidence-based practices and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Type : Full-time

Base Pay : $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location : In person