Speech Language Pathologist

Join Our Team at The Helix School: Now Hiring a Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist!

Are you passionate about supporting neurodivergent students in unlocking their communication potential? The Helix School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our collaborative team for the 2025–2026 school year. You’ll work with small groups of students (ages 5–22) in a therapeutic, multi-disciplinary setting, helping them grow in speech, language, social communication, and confidence.

If you are committed to joyful, relationship-based practice and want to work in a community that celebrates each child’s strengths, we’d love to meet you.

About the Role:

As a Speech Language Pathologist at The Helix School, you’ll be an integral member of our interdisciplinary team, working alongside educators, occupational therapists, counselors, and behavior specialists. This position includes a balance of assessment, direct service, consultation, and collaboration. Your work will support students’ expressive/receptive language, pragmatic communication, articulation, and overall participation in school life. You will also play a critical role in the IEP process, from assessment and goal writing to progress monitoring and team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

Assessment & Individualized Support

• Conduct comprehensive speech and language assessments as part of the IEP evaluation process.


• Develop individualized, strengths-based therapy goals and objectives aligned with IEPs.


• Provide direct therapy (individual and small group) aligned with IEP goals across campus and during community-based instruction.


• Monitor student progress and prepare quarterly progress reports in accordance with IEP timelines.


• Support feeding and communication goals during snack, lunch, and naturalistic settings.

IEP and Documentation

• Attend and contribute to IEP meetings as the speech and language representative.


• Collaborate with the IEP team to develop legally defensible goals, accommodations, and services.


• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including service logs, therapy notes, and progress reports.

Collaboration & Consultation

• Partner with teachers and specialists to integrate communication supports into classroom instruction and activities.


• Coach staff on AAC use, language modeling, and individualized strategies.


• Provide training and resources for families to support communication development at home.


• Participate in team meetings, student planning, and case consultations.

Qualifications:

• Valid California license or credential authorizing service as an SLP (SLP-CF applicants welcome to apply).


• Demonstrated experience writing and implementing IEPs and participating in IEP meetings.


• Strongly prefer experience working with neurodivergent students, particularly those with autism.


• Knowledge of AAC systems and developmental, relationship-based frameworks (e.g., SCERTS, DIR/Floortime) strongly preferred.


• Excellent collaboration, communication, and documentation skills.


• Flexible, team-oriented mindset and commitment to student-centered practice.

Why Join Us?

At The Helix School, you’ll work in a supportive, student-centered environment where staff voices matters. We value professional learning, collaboration, and joy. You’ll have time to build relationships, make a difference, and see students thrive across communication, self-advocacy, and connection.

Position Details:

• Location: San Rafael, CA (on-site)


• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week (generally 8:30–4:00)


• Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications


• Benefits: Health/dental/vision insurance, generous PTO, paid holidays, 403(b), professional development funds


• Reports to: Clinical Director