Speech-Language Pathologist: Full-Time Elementary School

Chatterboxes • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Chatterboxes is hiring a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist for an established elementary school placement in Virginia. The clinician will support an existing school caseload and build relationships with students and school staff while maintaining continuity of services throughout the placement. The role follows the district's school calendar, and the current service arrangement provides virtual services Monday through Friday.

The position provides individualized and small-group speech-language therapy, evaluations, and support for eligibility decisions. The SLP develops and implements IEP goals, monitors student progress, maintains documentation, and coordinates with another SLP, teachers, families, and the special education team. Services should be neurodiversity-affirming and respect students' communication preferences, autonomy, and strengths while supporting functional communication and meaningful participation.

Chatterboxes describes its clinical community as relationship-centered and supportive. Through its Sanctuary Model, clinicians have monthly one-to-one conversations with a Sanctuary Leader, opportunities to collaborate with fellow SLPs, and optional coffee conversations, regional gatherings, and virtual connections. The company also offers continued-learning support and specified employee benefits.

Requirements

• A master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• An active Virginia SLP license before beginning services.
• Thoughtful clinical judgment and a collaborative approach.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Comfort working with elementary-aged students in a school-based setting.

Nice To Haves

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC); preferred but not required.
• Experience with school-based services.
• Clinical Fellowship applicants are welcome, with appropriate supervision and licensure arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group speech-language therapy.
• Complete evaluations and contribute to eligibility decisions.
• Develop and implement IEP goals, monitor student progress, and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Collaborate with the other SLP to coordinate services, evaluations, and student needs.
• Partner with teachers, families, and the special education team to support communication skills across the school environment.
• Help maintain consistency and continuity of care throughout the placement.
• Provide individualized, neurodiversity-affirming services that respect students' communication preferences, support autonomy, and prioritize functional communication and meaningful participation.

Benefits

• CEU reimbursement and opportunities for continued learning.
• ASHA membership dues and applicable state licensure fees.
• 401(k) retirement savings for full-time employees.
• Financial empowerment resources.
• Paid time off and holiday benefits, including floating holidays.
• Health and other employee benefits, if eligible.
• Monthly one-to-one conversations with a Sanctuary Leader focused on experience, challenges, professional growth, and wellbeing.
• Opportunities to connect and collaborate with fellow SLPs.
• Optional coffee conversations, regional gatherings, and virtual opportunities to connect with colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time