Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Norfolk, Virginia at Solterra School, LLC

Our Mission

Solterra School provides a nurturing, highly individualized learning environment that blends evidence-based therapies with innovative education. Our mission is simple yet bold: to redefine what’s possible for neurodivergent students.

Mission Statement Alignment

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.

Redefine What's Possible for Neurodivergent Students

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.

The Role

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.

What You'll Do

Assess & Plan

Conduct comprehensive evaluations across speech, language, pragmatics, voice, fluency, and feeding/swallowing (within scope)Build individualized, functional therapy plans and measurable progress-monitoring systemsDeliver clear, actionable written recommendations for school-based implementation

Provide Direct Therapy

Run individual and small-group sessions supporting receptive/expressive language, functional communication, pragmatics, speech sound production, and executive-functioning language skillsUse strengths-based, dignity-centered approaches, incorporating play, movement, and sensory-informed strategies

Champion AAC & Functional Communication

Support students on low- and high-tech AAC systemsTrain and coach staff to implement AAC consistently across every settingHelp build communication environments that promote autonomy and reduce frustration-driven behavior

Integrate with the Classroom

Embed language strategies directly into instruction alongside teachersPartner with BCBA/behavior staff to align communication and behavior goalsCoach staff in real time to reduce communication breakdowns

Keep Documentation Sharp

Maintain timely, compliant records — therapy notes, progress summaries, treatment plansTrack progress with clear, measurable data systemsSupport authorization tracking for Medicaid/commercial payers where applicable

Partner with Families

Communicate goals and progress in clear, parent-friendly languageSupport carryover of skills across home and school settingsJoin planning meetings as needed

What You Bring

Required

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited programActive Virginia SLP licensureDemonstrated experience supporting students with diverse communication needsStrong communication, professionalism, and collaboration skillsA commitment to ethical, student-centered, dignity-based practiceAbility to move and lift at least 50 lbs.Successful completion of safety care coursePhysical activity requirements such as walking, jogging, running, lifting, and standing on feet for extended periods of time

Nice to Have

Experience in private day schools, special education, or integrated education-therapy modelsBackground with neurodivergent learners and/or complex communication profilesAAC experience, including training classroom teams on implementationFamiliarity with documentation systems and payer complianceExperience collaborating with ABA/multidisciplinary teams

Physical & Safety Requirements

Ability to safely lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.Successful completion of the required Safety-Care training/course.Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including walking, jogging, running, lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.Ability to safely respond to and support students during behavioral or physical situations, as required by the position.

You'll Thrive Here If You Are

A calm, regulated presence in the roomNaturally collaborative and comfortable being embedded in classroom lifeOrganized, with strong documentation habitsA creative clinician who sees communication as access, not just a skill to buildEnergized by a startup environment where systems are still evolving

Who You'll Work With

VP of Clinical Operations, Executive Director, teachers and education teams, BCBA/behavior support, Occupational Therapist, and families.

How We'll Know You're Succeeding

Students making real progress toward functional communication goalsCommunication access showing up across classrooms and routines, not just therapy sessionsConsistent AAC implementation across staffClean, compliant documentationStrong collaboration between clinical and education teams, and with families

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Solterra School, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We believe every member of our community deserves dignity, respect, and the opportunity to thrive.

The pay range for this role is:80,000 - 105,000 USD per year(Norfolk)