Category Schools - SLP Job Type Contract School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist — El Monte, CA About the role We're looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist to help students communicate with confidence, in the classroom and beyond. In this role, you will assess, plan, and provide speech and language services for students from [TK through 8th grade / grades 9-12], working closely with teachers, families, and the IEP team. El Monte is a close-knit, multilingual community in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley. Many are English learners from Spanish-, Chinese-, and Vietnamese-speaking homes. You'll be supported by a collaborative special education team, reasonable caseloads, and time built in for planning and paperwork. What you'll do
- Screen and assess students for speech, language, fluency, voice, and pragmatic/social communication needs, using culturally and linguistically appropriate tools
- Determine eligibility and write clear, compliant assessment reports
- Develop measurable IEP goals and attend IEP meetings as the speech-language expert
- Provide individual, small-group, push-in, and consultative services aligned with each student's IEP
- Distinguish language differences from language disorders for English learners, partnering with interpreters as needed
- Support students who use AAC devices and train staff and families on their use
- Collaborate with teachers, school psychologists, OTs, and administrators on MTSS and classroom strategies
- Keep accurate service logs, progress reports, and Medi-Cal billing records within required timelines
- Supervise SLPAs or Clinical Fellows, if assigned Required qualifications
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders
- Valid California Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential (Language, Speech and Hearing), or eligibility to obtain one
- California SLP license from the Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Board, or a Required Professional Experience (RPE) license for Clinical Fellows
- Tuberculosis clearance and Department of Justice / FBI fingerprint clearance
- Knowledge of IDEA, California special education law, and IEP processes Preferred qualifications
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
- Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Vietnamese (bilingual stipend available)
- School-based experience, especially with English learners
- Experience with AAC, autism, and social communication interventions
- Familiarity with SEIS or a similar IEP system Compensation and benefits
- Pay range of $50-65 based on experience and education
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents
- School-year calendar with winter, spring, and summer breaks
- Paid professional development, CEUs, and ASHA dues support How to apply Apply below and send an email to Please include: 1.
A letter of introduction 2. A current resume 3. Copies of your credential and California SLP license (or proof of eligibility) 4. Three letters of recommendation dated within the last two years Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled