Speech Language Pathologist

About the Role:

As a Speech Language Pathologist at The Helix School, you’ll be an integral member of our interdisciplinary team, working alongside educators, occupational therapists, counselors, and behavior specialists. This position includes a balance of assessment, direct service, consultation, and collaboration. Your work will support students’ expressive/receptive language, pragmatic communication, articulation, and overall participation in school life. You will also play a critical role in the IEP process, from assessment and goal writing to progress monitoring and team collaboration.

•  Partner with teachers and specialists to integrate communication supports into classroom instruction and activities
• Coach staff on AAC use, language modeling, and individualized strategies.
• Provide training and resources for families to support communication development at home.
• Participate in team meetings, student planning, and case consultations.

Key Responsibilities:

Assessment & Individualized Support

• Conduct comprehensive speech and language assessments as part of the IEP evaluation process.
• Develop individualized, strengths-based therapy goals and objectives aligned with IEPs.
• Provide direct therapy (individual and small group) aligned with IEP goals across campus and during community-based instruction.
• Monitor student progress and prepare quarterly progress reports in accordance with IEP timelines.
• Support feeding and communication goals during snack, lunch, and naturalistic settings.

IEP and Documentation

• Attend and contribute to IEP meetings as the speech and language representative.
• Collaborate with the IEP team to develop legally defensible goals, accommodations, and services.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including service logs, therapy notes, and progress reports.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Valid California license or credential authorizing service as an SLP (SLP-CF applicants welcome to apply).
• Demonstrated experience writing and implementing IEPs and participating in IEP meetings.
• Strongly prefer experience working with neurodivergent students, particularly those with autism.
• Knowledge of AAC systems and developmental, relationship-based frameworks (e.g., SCERTS, DIR/Floortime) strongly preferred.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and documentation skills.
• Flexible, team-oriented mindset and commitment to student-centered practice.

Collaboration & Consultation

At The Helix School, you’ll work in a supportive, student-centered environment where staff voices matters. We value professional learning, collaboration, and joy. You’ll have time to build relationships, make a difference, and see students thrive across communication, self-advocacy, and connection.

Position Details:

• Location: San Rafael, CA (on-site)
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week (generally 8:00–4:00)
• Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Benefits: Healt, Dental, Vision, generous PTO, Paid Holidays, 403(b), Professional Development funds
• Reports to: Clinical Director