School Based SLP
Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 50000 - 90000
Posted:
29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Role
Expansion Speech Therapy LLC is seeking a full-time school-based SLP serving students across two elementary schools and one middle school. Youll carry a caseload of students with a range of communication needs serve as case manager for Speech-Only IEPs and partner closely with educators and families to help skills carry over beyond the therapy room. Youll be supported by a clinician-led team receive structured mentorship and work within a culture that treats professional growth and everyday joy as equally important.
What Youll Be Doing:
Evaluation & Assessment:
- Conduct speech-language screenings evaluations and re-evaluations for students across the elementary and middle school settings.
- Select administer and interpret formal and informal assessments; write clear defensible evaluation reports. Complete evaluations within IDEA and Pennsylvania timelines and support Child Find / MTSS / RTI efforts as needed.
Direct Therapy & Intervention:
- Provide individual and group therapy using both push-in and pull-out models.
- Treat a variety of diagnoses including articulation/phonology delays receptive/expressive language impairments social communication challenges Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) needs Gestalt Language Processing and executive functioning difficulties.
- Trial implement program and support AAC systems; train staff and families to use them across the school day.
- Deliver neurodiversity-affirming strengths-based relationship-driven care.
Caseload & Case Management:
- Serve as case manager for Speech-Only IEPs - scheduling meetings tracking timelines and compliance obtaining consents and coordinating with the school team.
- Develop IEPs with present levels measurable annual goals and appropriate service delivery recommendations.
- Monitor progress toward IEP goals by consistent evidenced based data collection measures.
- Maintain organized welcoming therapy space(s) and manage therapy materials and equipment.
Documentation & Collaboration:
- Write clear meaningful treatment plans progress reports and IEP documentation aligned to reporting periods.
- Participate in IEP meetings parent consultations and interprofessional collaboration.
- Collaborate with families caregivers educators and other professionals to promote skill generalization.
Team Compliance & Professionalism:
- Fulfill mandated-reporter responsibilities and follow all school policies and safety procedures.
- Maintain student confidentiality in line with FERPA and HIPAA.
- Participate in team meetings professional development and reflective practice.
Who You Are:
- Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Pennsylvania or license-eligible.
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or a Clinical Fellow working toward the CCC.
- Able to obtain all required Pennsylvania school clearances before your start date (see below).
- A skilled warm communicator who is empathetic with children and families.
- Comfortable in both structured and flexible environments - you enjoy variety in your day.
- A collaborative professional who values teamwork reflection and fun.
- Clinical Fellows are encouraged to apply - mentorship and supervision are built into our culture.
Mandatory PA school clearances:
- Pennsylvania SLP license or Provisional license (PA Department of State).
- PA Department of Education certification for school-based SLPs (e.g. Educational Specialist Speech and Language Impaired) if required by the school.
- PA State Police Criminal Record Check (Act 34).
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance / ChildLine (Act 151).
- FBI Criminal Background Check via fingerprinting (Act 114).
- National Sex Offender Registry Verification.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and a brief note about your interest to . We conduct rolling interviews and look forward to finding the right fit for our growing team!
Our hiring process includes:
- Resume & application
- Phone screening
- Team interview
- Reference checks