What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapist with AAC experience position at Teamwork Speech Therapy Inc?
Job Summary
We are seeking a pediatric-passionate Speech Language Pathologist to provide therapy services to children in the Concord, CA area in a school setting. The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) with AAC experience is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating children with speech, language, communication, cognitive-communication, and feeding/swallowing disorders, with a specialized focus on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems and interventions. The SLP will collaborate with families, educators, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to support functional communication and educational outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations for pediatric clients/students.
- Assess communication needs related to AAC including expressive/receptive language, motor speech, cognition, literacy, and access methods.
- Develop individualized treatment plans, goals, and therapy programs.
- Provide direct speech therapy services in clinic, school, teletherapy, home, or community settings as assigned.
- Implement evidence-based AAC interventions for children with complex communication needs.
- Trial, program, and customize AAC devices and communication systems.
- Train caregivers, teachers, and support staff on AAC implementation and carryover strategies.
- Monitor client/student progress and modify treatment plans accordingly.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, progress notes, billing, and reports.
- Evaluate and recommend low-tech, mid-tech, and high-tech AAC systems.
- Collaborate with AAC vendors and funding agencies for device procurement.
- Support AAC device setup, vocabulary organization, and troubleshooting.
- Participate in IEP meetings and provide AAC recommendations for educational settings.
- Educate families and school teams regarding AAC best practices and communication access.
- Stay updated on AAC technologies, software, and evidence-based practices.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Active Speech Language Pathology license.
- CCC-SLP preferred (CFs with AAC experience may be considered).
- Experience working with pediatric populations and AAC systems.
- Familiarity with AAC platforms such as:
- TouchChat
- Proloquo2Go
- LAMP Words for Life
- TD Snap
- Tobii Dynavox
- Experience in school settings and IEP participation preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
Work Environment & Schedule
- Full-time position (typically aligned with school calendar).
- Caseload of approximately 50–55 students across multiple school sites.
- Primarily school-based work with a mix of direct therapy, indirect consultation, documentation, and team collaboration.
WHO WE ARE:
Teamwork Therapies is a leading provider of Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Physical Therapy, In Home Early Intervention and Community based Early Intervention, with three clinic locations in Pleasanton, Tracy, and Stockton, California. We are a diverse and growing multidisciplinary team dedicated to client-centered therapy for children of all ages. We strongly value working collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide holistic care to our clients.
Salary and Benefits:
- $65.00 – $85.00 per hour
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off and Sick Leave
- Referral program
- CEU Reimbursement
- Tuition Assistance
Salary : $65 - $85