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Atlantis Academy
Orange, California

Regional Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech-Language Pathologist Top 25% in Speech Language PathologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110K - $125K

  • 80%better work-life than Speech Language Pathology peers
  • 51%of Speech-Language Pathology listings state pay
  • +16%Speech-Language Pathology listings, last 30 days

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Starting Salary:  $110,000 - $125,000 /year based on experience PLUS $2,000 Annual Education Stipend!

Environment:  Special Education Programs, Grades K-12

Regional Assignment:  Southern California -   Orange

[https://www.spectrumschools.com/location/rossier-park-elementary/]  |  Buena Park [https://www.spectrumschools.com/location/rossier-park-high-school/]  | Chino Hills [https://www.spectrumschools.com/location/chino-hills-cvusd-alternative-education-center/]

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Spectrum Center Schools and Programs

[https://careers.chancelight.com/spectrum-center-schools-and-programs/], a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Regional Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you excel in a dynamic, student-centered, outcomes-focused environment — and you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals through communication and language development — We Should Talk!

As the Regional Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), you will provide high-quality speech therapy services customized to meet the individual diagnoses and needs of designated students across multiple Spectrum School locations [https://www.spectrumschools.com/campuses/] in order to achieve speech therapy goals and improve overall speech functioning. This includes but is not limited to direct instruction prescriptive evaluation, consulting with parents or guardians, and representatives from the home school district, writing IEP goals and interventions, monitoring student’s progress toward goals, attending IEP meetings and collaborating with educational teams to enhance students' communication skills and overall development.

The Regional Speech Language Pathologist works under the support and direction of the Area/Regional Vice President, Operations and onsite Program Directors to ensure the highest standards of clinical practice are upheld across multiple school locations and education teams.

‖ Responsibilities Include:

  • Evaluating students in designated programs to identify speech-language therapy needs and determine appropriate levels of service.
  • Developing and implementing individualized speech therapy plans tailored to assessment findings, student strengths, and treatment objectives.
  • Setting collaborative, student-centered goals in partnership with families, educators, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Monitoring student progress regularly through data-driven assessments, adjusting therapy plans to align with developmental milestones and individual needs, and providing detailed progress reports to families and team members.
  • Providing direct speech and language therapy using evidence-based strategies to enhance communication, language comprehension, articulation, and cognitive-linguistic abilities in age-appropriate, natural environments.
  • Documenting therapy sessions and clinical observations accurately and promptly to ensure compliance with Spectrum policies and state regulatory standards.
  • Maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date case records, including timely submission of authorized documentation and billing within 24 hours of service delivery.
  • Fostering open and proactive communication with families regarding therapy schedules, session changes, and progress updates to support transparency and continuity of care.
  • Collaborating with teachers, caregivers, and related service providers to support the integration and generalization of therapy goals into daily routines and educational settings.
  • Participating actively in onsite multidisciplinary meetings and regional conferences to share insights, review student progress, and inform treatment recommendations.
  • Providing clinical support and expertise to onsite program teams, offering practical strategies to promote consistent implementation of therapy goals across environments.
  • Mentoring educators and staff within each program location to ensure effective delivery of student therapy plans and to build clinical capacity.
  • Conducting and/or overseeing timely client intakes and comprehensive clinical assessments, contributing insights and recommendations for continuous program enhancement.
  • Overseeing the quality and consistency of speech therapy services across multiple school locations, ensuring alignment with clinical best practices and performance standards.
  • Maintaining clinical excellence through direct supervision, ongoing staff development, and knowledge-sharing to support a culture of professional growth and quality care.
  • Collaborating with clients, caregivers, and families to build trust and rapport, empowering them to participate in the therapy process and support student success.
  • Engaging in continuous professional development to remain informed of emerging practices, research, and innovations in the field of speech-language pathology and education.
  • Traveling regularly between assigned Spectrum School locations to provide hands-on clinical support, direct therapy services, and program oversight; occasional overnight travel may be required.
  • Performing additional responsibilities or projects as requested by onsite Program Directors or assigned by the Area/Regional VP of Operations.

‖ Qualifications Required:

  • Master's degree or higher in speech pathology or a closely related field of study.
  • Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a speech language pathology (SLP) credential.
  • Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a CA state special education instruction credential preferred.
  • Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a valid CA state driver’s license.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
  • Prior experience and/or knowledge in providing speech therapy instruction, guidance and/or support to children, preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
  • Well-versed in special education services and compliance, effective teaching strategies, classroom management systems, data-based decision making, and working with children with individualized education plans (IEP's).
  • Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders and/or other related disabilities.
  • Proven success in developing and implementing effective treatment plans for children with diverse needs at various levels.
  • Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
  • Highly skilled in building relationships with students, parents, teachers and community and/or district partners.
  • Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
  • Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

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Spectrum Center Schools and Programs

[https://chancelight.com/locations/brands/spectrum/] is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education [https://chancelight.com/], the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults.  For more than 50 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!

> Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we > provide by visiting the link below:

> * https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose [https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose]

At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment!  Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a Chance to transform lives through education!

‖ Perks and Benefits Include:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
  • Annual Education Stipend - $2,000
  • FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
  • FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
  • Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
  • Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Personal Protection Insurance Plans
  • Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
  • Legal Services Insurance
  • Pet Health Insurance
  • Accrual-based Paid Time Off
  • School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
  • Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
  • 401k Retirement Saving Plan
  • Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
  • Opportunities for Growth & Development
  • And So Much More!

If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your Chance!

Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!

Careers, with Chancelight Work. with Purpose.

[https://careers.chancelight.com]

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Copyright © 2026 ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a ChanceLight® [https://chancelight.com/] company.  *Benefit plans and eligibility requirements may vary based on role and

Key Responsibilities

The Regional Speech Language Pathologist provides high-quality speech therapy services across multiple school locations, including direct instruction, evaluations, and IEP goal development. They also collaborate with educational teams and families to monitor student progress and ensure clinical standards are upheld.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in speech pathology or a related field and possess or be in the process of obtaining an SLP credential. Experience in special education or behavioral health settings and the ability to travel between school sites are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP developmentClinical assessmentData-driven decision makingCommunication therapyArticulation therapyMultidisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Regional Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at Atlantis Academy a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,328 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In California, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$112k (147 salary observations; 369 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (1,190 salary observations; 4,686 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution16 jobs · 9 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Loan repayment
33%
CME allowance
33% this job
Sign-on bonus
13%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,328 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Orange

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.05M≈ 9.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,116/mo≈ 34% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Atlantis Academy

Primary and Secondary Education
Brentwood, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
Annual Education Stipend ($2,000)
Free Telehealth and Virtual Counseling
Free Health Advocacy Services
Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
Company-Paid Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Personal Protection Insurance