Speech Language Pathologist (26-27)
Alpha Public Schools
$87,776 / year
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Description
Started by Families, Focused on Students
Developing Scholars in East San José
Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools committed to providing access to an outstanding education. Join us as we prepare students in TK-12th grade for success in college and career.
Who we are:
Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. What sets us apart is the very thing that makes us who we are– our community. Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students.
A successful Speech Language Pathologist:
The successful Speech Language Pathologist believes that ALL students are capable of success. As a member of a Special Education team that approaches instruction with patience, creativity, and a growth mindset, you will assist the staff to integrate linguistic skills into their service delivery and help students to be skillful communicators. We seek Speech Language Pathologists who are committed to amplifying and celebrating the diverse experiences and cultures of our scholars and their families; educators who are excited to be a member of a vibrant school community; and, educators who provide access to instruction for all students by responding to socio-emotional needs, supporting literacy development across all classes and content areas, using culturally responsive instructional strategies, and accommodating individual learning differences.
The Speech Language Pathologist is expected to:
- Support with the implementation of direct speech and language services to identified students with disabilities who meet the eligibility criteria established by federal and state law
- Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations and analyze standardized and qualitative data to determine student eligibility for services in accordance with state and federal criteria
- Manage the selection, implementation, and collaborative support of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems to ensure students have functional communication access across all environments.
- Create lesson plans and materials to support students with speech and language needs in classrooms and in direct speech and language therapy.
- Consult with general education teachers to ensure consistent implementation of IEPs and speech and language goals across all school environments
- Provide professional development sessions to school site teams that will support staff with learning more about speech and language services
- Provide legally defensible implementation of services, supports, accommodations, and modifications as provided by students’ IEPs
- Collect data on and monitor individual student performance, adjusting instruction and supports as necessary to ensure progress toward IEP goals
- Monitor timelines, interact with parents and other staff, and complete all paperwork, forms and reports.
What we offer:
At Alpha we care deeply about our scholars and staff. To support our team (and hopefully you!) we offer:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience. For this role, our starting salary is $87,776 and goes up based on years of experience.
- Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families
- Retirement matching options
- Paid time off for holidays and breaks (6 weeks throughout the school year in addition to 1 week during the summer)
- Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances
- Employee Assistance Program that provides access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support and services
- Relocation assistance for teammates moving from 250+ miles away
You Possess…
- A Masters Degree
- A valid California Speech Language Pathology Services Credential or Clinical Rehabilitation Credential or a California Speech Language Pathology License.
- Clinical Fellows are welcomed to apply!
- A commitment to working with students in traditionally underserved communities. Approximately 80% of Alpha’s students are from under-resourced communities and will be the first in their families to go to college. The majority of our students are Latinx and/or Vietnamese.
Join our team…
To apply for this position, please submit a resume online.
Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools founded by a group of East San José mothers dedicated to helping transform their community. We have a strong growth mindset – as individuals, as an organization, and on behalf of our students and families. We want to be better tomorrow than we are today.
As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.
Salary is competitive and compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Questions? Contact us at jobs@alphapublicschools.org
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience. For this role, our starting salary is $87,776 and goes up based on years of experience.
- Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families
- Retirement matching options
- Paid time off for holidays and breaks (6 weeks throughout the school year in addition to 1 week during the summer)
- Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances
- Employee Assistance Program that provides access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support and services
- Relocation assistance for teammates moving from 250+ miles away
- A Masters Degree
- A valid California Speech Language Pathology Services Credential or Clinical Rehabilitation Credential or a California Speech Language Pathology License.
- Clinical Fellows are welcomed to apply!
- A commitment to working with students in traditionally underserved communities. Approximately 80% of Alpha’s students are from under-resourced communities and will be the first in their families to go to college. The majority of our students are Latinx and/or Vietnamese.
About this role
# About This Role
Alpha Public Schools is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join the special education team across their network of four TK-12 charter schools in East San José, serving approximately 1,900 students, most of whom are Latinx and/or Vietnamese and from under-resourced communities. You'll deliver direct speech and language services to eligible students, conduct comprehensive evaluations, manage AAC systems, and create individualized lesson plans and materials. A core part of the role involves consulting with general education teachers to ensure consistent implementation of IEP goals across school environments and providing professional development to staff on speech and language support strategies.
This position requires a master's degree and a valid California Speech Language Pathology Services Credential, Clinical Rehabilitation Credential, or Speech Language Pathology License (Clinical Fellows are welcome to apply). You'll manage evaluations and data collection, monitor student progress toward IEP goals, handle documentation and compliance with federal and state requirements, and coordinate with parents and staff on timelines and paperwork. The role suits educators who believe all students can succeed, approach their work with patience and creativity, and are committed to working in traditionally underserved communities using culturally responsive strategies.
Alpha offers a starting salary of $87,776, health insurance (medical, vision, dental), retirement matching, six weeks of paid time off during the school year plus one week in summer, four weeks of paid parental leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and relocation assistance for those moving from 250+ miles away. This is a full-time, in-office position at a school system founded by East San José families with a strong emphasis on community engagement and inclusive, student-centered learning.
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