On-site Speech Language Pathologist (.40 FTE) at Shade Canyon School Share on X   Print Application Deadline

8/30/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted 2/11/2026 Contact Tim de la Torre
707-241-3175 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
40 - 70 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info 1099 Contractor (with NPA) $55-$85/hr Length of Work Year 182 Days Employment Type Part Time Job Summary Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist for the 26-27 school year who brings warmth, a nurturing presence, and a deep understanding of communication development, along with strong therapeutic skills rooted in rhythm, consistency, and compassion. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to fostering healthy communication skills, cultivating a love of learning through developmentally appropriate practices, and working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and the wider school community. *Please see the job description button below for more information.

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Qualifications, Education and Experience: • Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required • Must hold an active license from the Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (SLPAB) • A minimum of five years of school-based SLP experience highly desired • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or Clinical Fellowship status • Local to Lake County preferred • Fluency in Spanish preferred If Applying as Employee • Valid California Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential If Applying as Independent Contractor • Must be certified as an NPA by the California Department of Education (CDE) to provide services for students with IEPs Other Requirements • Letter of Introduction and Resume • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (written within the past 12 months) • Reference Check • Complete Employment History Disclosure (AB 2534 & SB 848): Applicants must provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, state special school, or private K-12 school where they were previously employed • Authorization for Release of Records: Employment is contingent upon the applicant's written authorization for Shade Canyon to contact all prior school employers to inquire about credible complaints, substantiated investigations, or discipline for "egregious misconduct" • Fingerprint Clearance & Criminal Record Check: Must include expanded SB 848 exclusion vetting (prohibiting the hire of any individual convicted of a violent crime or specified sex offenses) • Professional Boundaries & Mandated Reporter Training: Successful candidates must complete annual training on mandated reporting and the school's Professional Boundaries Policy within six weeks of hire • Clear TB Test & CPR/First Aid Certification

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications, Education and Experience: • Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required • Must hold an active license from the Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (SLPAB) • A minimum of five years of school-based SLP experience highly desired • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or Clinical Fellowship status • Local to Lake County preferred • Fluency in Spanish preferred If Applying as Employee • Valid California Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential If Applying as Independent Contractor • Must be certified as an NPA by the California Department of Education (CDE) to provide services for students with IEPs Other Requirements • Letter of Introduction and Resume • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (written within the past 12 months) • Reference Check • Complete Employment History Disclosure (AB 2534 & SB 848): Applicants must provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, state special school, or private K-12 school where they were previously employed • Authorization for Release of Records: Employment is contingent upon the applicant's written authorization for Shade Canyon to contact all prior school employers to inquire about credible complaints, substantiated investigations, or discipline for "egregious misconduct" • Fingerprint Clearance & Criminal Record Check: Must include expanded SB 848 exclusion vetting (prohibiting the hire of any individual convicted of a violent crime or specified sex offenses) • Professional Boundaries & Mandated Reporter Training: Successful candidates must complete annual training on mandated reporting and the school's Professional Boundaries Policy within six weeks of hire • Clear TB Test & CPR/First Aid Certification

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