Speech Language Pathologist

About the job Speech Language Pathologist

Position Title: Speech-Language Pathologist - School-Based (On-Site)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Part-Time Options Available

Employer: EmpatSpeech (candidate is employed by EmpatSpeech, not the school)

Service Setting: Traditional K-12 School Campus (in-person, on-site)

Locations: Santa Fe, New Mexico, Springfield, MO, Multiple Cities, TX, Multiple Cities, California

Reports To: EmpatSpeech Clinical Supervisor / Director of Clinical Services

Licensing: Valid SLP license in the state of service (NM, CA, TX, or MO preferred)

FLSA Status: Exempt

About EmpatSpeech

EmpatSpeech is a mission-driven speech-language services organization dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, culturally responsive SLP services for students who need them most. We partner with schools to place trained, supported SLPs directly on campus, bringing our evidence-based curriculum, supervision model, and professional development infrastructure into the heart of each school community.

The Opportunity

As a School-Based SLP with EmpatSpeech, you will deliver speech-language services directly to students on a school campus, using EmpatSpeech's curriculum, assessment frameworks, and clinical tools. This is a unique embedded role: you are part of the school community every day, yet your clinical home is EmpatSpeech. You'll benefit from robust onboarding, ongoing coaching, and a collaborative team of SLPs, while making a tangible, daily difference for students.

What Makes This Role Distinct

Unlike a district-employed SLP or an independent contractor, you will:

• Be employed, trained, and clinically supervised by EmpatSpeech
• Follow EmpatSpeech's curriculum, documentation standards, and service delivery models
• Serve students within a school setting alongside school staff, educators, and administrators
• Act as a professional bridge, representing EmpatSpeech's standards while building trust with school partners
• Participate in EmpatSpeech professional development, peer consultation, and quality reviews

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Service Delivery

• Conduct comprehensive speech-language evaluations using EmpatSpeech-approved assessment protocols
• Develop individualized treatment plans aligned to EmpatSpeech's curriculum framework and each student's IEP goals
• Deliver individual and small-group therapy sessions (in-person, on campus) with fidelity to EmpatSpeech's evidence-based approaches
• Implement culturally and linguistically responsive practices for diverse student populations
• Collect and analyze session data to monitor progress and adjust treatment accordingly

School Community Integration

• Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with teachers, special education coordinators, school psychologists, administrators, and families
• Participate in IEP meetings, student support team meetings, and school-based collaboration as a representative of EmpatSpeech
• Communicate effectively with school staff about student progress while maintaining FERPA compliance and EmpatSpeech confidentiality standards
• Navigate situations where school expectations and EmpatSpeech clinical standards may differ - escalating to EmpatSpeech supervision when needed
• Serve as a visible, trusted presence in the school building

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete all clinical documentation in EmpatSpeech's designated system within required timelines
• Maintain compliance with IDEA, state special education regulations, and EmpatSpeech quality standards
• Ensure all services are documented in accordance with IEP mandates and EmpatSpeech record-keeping protocols
• Participate in EmpatSpeech data reviews, outcome reporting, and quality improvement processes

Professional Development & Team Participation

• Attend all required EmpatSpeech training, onboarding modules, and continuing education sessions
• Engage in regular supervision with EmpatSpeech Clinical Supervisor
• Contribute to peer consultation, team calls, and EmpatSpeech community of practice
• Pursue ongoing professional development in alignment with ASHA and EmpatSpeech standards

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree (MS or MA) in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA or CCC in active pursuit
• Current, valid SLP licensure (NM, CA, TX, or MO strongly preferred)
• School-based or pediatric clinical experience (practicum or post-graduate)
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Commitment to culturally responsive, equity-centered practice

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of school-based SLP experience post-graduation
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including ELL students
• Familiarity with IDEA, IEP processes, and special education law
• Bilingual or multilingual skills (Spanish strongly valued)
• Experience with third-party or contracted service delivery in educational settings

What EmpatSpeech Offers

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• CEU reimbursement and ASHA dues support
• Malpractice and professional liability coverage

Support & Development

• Dedicated EmpatSpeech clinical supervisor
• Structured onboarding and curriculum training
• Regular peer consultation and team calls
• Clear escalation pathways for school conflicts
• Career growth within EmpatSpeech's growing network