Speech-Language Pathologist

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve.

As a Speech-Language Pathologist at Rocketship, you will help students in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade develop the communication skills they need to participate, learn, and build relationships. Reporting to the Associate Director of Speech-Language Services, you will screen, evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders, including challenges with articulation, fluency, voice, verbal and written language, auditory comprehension, and cognitive communication.

Your Schedule and Clinical Support

We support your work with clear caseload expectations, regular collaboration, and ongoing professional learning.

• School-year calendar: Approximately 200 working days annually, including 180 days with students and two weeks of summer preparation and professional development before the school year begins.
• Caseload and support: Anticipated caseloads range from 45–65 students, with Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) support provided for caseloads above 55.
• Regular collaboration: Participate in monthly Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and one-on-one check-ins every two weeks to discuss student needs, questions, challenges, and professional growth.
• Compliance guidance: Access weekly compliance office hours for questions and support.

Investment in Your Professional Growth

Rocketship invests in your continued development as a clinician through:

• Covered California Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CSHA) and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) dues.
• Covered licensure renewal fees.
• Covered attendance at the annual CSHA Convergence conference.
• Quarterly professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Student assessment and services

• Screen and assess students’ language, voice, fluency, articulation, and hearing.
• Provide direct speech-language therapy to address students’ speech production, vocal production, and language needs.
• Deliver Tier 1 and Tier 2 pre-referral speech and language interventions through a Response to Intervention (RTI) approach.
• Develop treatment materials and evaluate commercially available resources to support student needs.
• Collect and review data to assess student progress and inform services.
• IEP development and documentation

Develop and implement high-quality, legally compliant IEPs.

• Prepare thorough, high-quality evaluation reports.
• Maintain organized student files, treatment logs, and documentation of consultation sessions.
• Provide appropriate documentation to the interdisciplinary team.
• Communicate changes in student status, concerns, and proposed changes to educational programming to the Associate Director of Speech-Language Services.

Collaboration and professional practice

• Participate in speech team, school staff, and IEP meetings.
• Provide professional development and guidance to school staff and families.
• Stay current with developments in speech-language pathology through professional learning, current literature, and participation in professional organizations.
• Manage schedules efficiently and communicate schedule changes to appropriate personnel.
• Supervise SLPAs, Clinical Fellows (CFs), or interns.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and a valid Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential.
• Clinical skills necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with educators, school administrators, and organizational leaders.
• Ability to manage responsibilities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Commitment to Rocketship’s mission, vision, and goals.

Preferred

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or Vietnamese.
• Experience supervising a Clinical Fellow or SLPA.