Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Solterra School•Norfolk, VA

9d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Solterra School exists to redefine education through holistic inclusion—blending Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and integrated therapeutic supports within an eco-conscious environment that honors each learner’s unique rhythm of growth. The Speech-Language Pathologist advances this mission by strengthening student communication, connection, regulation, and functional independence—supporting learners in finding their voice, accessing learning, and building relational confidence across environments. Solterra School blends Universal Design for Learning, Social-Emotional Learning, and integrated therapeutic support in an eco-conscious, highly individualized learning environment. We're looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist who wants to help students find their voice, access learning, and build relational confidence — not from a therapy room down the hall, but woven into the everyday life of the classroom. As our onsite SLP, you'll evaluate, treat, and support students with speech, language, communication, and feeding-related needs. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with teachers, behavior support staff, and other clinicians so communication support shows up throughout the school day — in transitions, at lunch, during group work — not just in a scheduled session. You'll serve students with diverse learning profiles, including neurodivergent learners, and students with complex communication needs. Documentation fidelity and compliance readiness are part of the role, aligned with clinical standards and payer requirements as applicable.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
Active Virginia SLP licensure
Demonstrated experience supporting students with diverse communication needs
Strong communication, professionalism, and collaboration skills
A commitment to ethical, student-centered, dignity-based practice
Ability to move and lift at least 50 lbs.
Successful completion of safety care course
Physical activity requirements such as walking, jogging, running, lifting, and standing on feet for extended periods of time

Nice To Haves

Experience in private day schools, special education, or integrated education-therapy models
Background with neurodivergent learners and/or complex communication profiles
AAC experience, including training classroom teams on implementation
Familiarity with documentation systems and payer compliance
Experience collaborating with ABA/multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive evaluations across speech, language, pragmatics, voice, fluency, and feeding/swallowing (within scope)
Build individualized, functional therapy plans and measurable progress-monitoring systems
Deliver clear, actionable written recommendations for school-based implementation
Run individual and small-group sessions supporting receptive/expressive language, functional communication, pragmatics, speech sound production, and executive-functioning language skills
Use strengths-based, dignity-centered approaches, incorporating play, movement, and sensory-informed strategies
Support students on low- and high-tech AAC systems
Train and coach staff to implement AAC consistently across every setting
Help build communication environments that promote autonomy and reduce frustration-driven behavior
Embed language strategies directly into instruction alongside teachers
Partner with BCBA/behavior staff to align communication and behavior goals
Coach staff in real time to reduce communication breakdowns
Maintain timely, compliant records — therapy notes, progress summaries, treatment plans
Track progress with clear, measurable data systems
Support authorization tracking for Medicaid/commercial payers where applicable
Communicate goals and progress in clear, parent-friendly language
Support carryover of skills across home and school settings
Join planning meetings as needed