We are hiring: Speech Language Pathologists, SLP/CFs, School Psychologists, Special Education Teachers, School Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Board Certified Behavioral Analysts, School Mental Health Service Providers.

About Us

EdTheory LLC, a certified Non-Public Agency by the California Department of Education, renowned for its provision of top-notch therapy and behavioral mental health services to children, particularly those with special needs and autism. Since its founding in 2018, our company has catered to the needs of over 300 school districts, positively influencing more than 50,000 students with special needs, and delivering an impressive 1.2 million service hours across five states. Presently, EdTheory excels in delivering exceptional special education and related services throughout California and the Pacific Northwest, with ambitious plans for nationwide expansion. Our mission is singularly focused on addressing the growing demand for K-12 specialists by seamlessly connecting children and their families with highly qualified and passionate professionals.

At EdTheory, diversity and inclusion are not just ideals but intrinsic values that permeate our team and services, ensuring alignment with the diverse communities we serve. Our commitment extends beyond service provision through our corporate social responsibility initiative, 'Project HOPE,' which further amplifies our dedication to local and global community engagement through volunteering and internship programs. We ardently believe in the power of collaboration, forging strong partnerships with educators, parents, and communities to craft impactful educational experiences.

At the heart of EdTheory lies a steadfast belief in empowering individuals through education and therapy. We offer a comprehensive array of services, including special education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, behavioral health, and nursing, tailored to meet the unique needs of schools and healthcare centers. Experience the difference with EdTheory as we pave the way for transformative educational and therapeutic journeys.

Services Offered

EdTheory offers fulfilling local and travel job assignments, extensive benefits, and support for accelerated career growth. Our in-depth expertise in special education, combined with unique insight of the needs and aspirations of our team members and clients, enables us to provide fulfilling and effective service relationships. We are committed to providing ongoing support to both our employees and clients, aiming for the highest service outcomes. For insights into our employee experiences, please view the reviews shared by our team on Indeed and Glassdoor.

Our Key and Unique Offerings to Therapists and Special Educators

Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits
Job openings in educational settings
Clinical support, supervision, training and mentoring
Unlimited Continuing Education Unit(CEUs)
Clinical and Corporate career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment program
Local and travel jobs
Free access to mobile learning platforms and content aggregator

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Employee Reviews

Great Organization for Travel Teachers Unlike a lot of Education Staffing companies out there, EdTheory is a non-profit. I was supported through the process of obtaining licensure in a new state. Whenever I had issues or emergencies, management was quick to respond. I worked traditional school hours and was paid a nice hourly wage. I also like the fact that there were options in terms of school location and student populations. I would highly recommend working here. Pros: Flexible, Good Pay, Work-Life Balance Cons: no paid holidays or sick days
Special Education Teacher 9/14/2024
Enjoyed my time with the company I didn’t have any problems working with EdTheory. I enjoyed the schools that I was placed at to work. They were very helpful and understanding of the school placements when I told them that the schools were too far from my home they adjusted for something that was closer to me and I really appreciated that. Overall, EdTheory is a good company to work for and I recommended.
Instructional Assistant 9/14/2024
Nice Pros:Good very nice. Keep it up Cons:Nothinh wrong , very much good
Sales Associate in Delwada 9/12/2024
EdTheory Teacher Pros:Quick hire and curtious interactions. Cons:Did not communicate I had a pending contract with the employer when I signed. Advice to Management:Was not interested in advancement.
Special Education Teacher in Riverside, CA 7/14/2024
Amazing Staffing Agency that makes sure that you have a work life balance EdTheory is a staffing agency you could never asked for, they support your well-being and make sure that you are happy in your work place. They were there to support from the start and through out your journey as Special Education Teacher. They make sure that you are well compensated. Aside from that they do sponsor H1B Visa as your stepping stone for Greencard. Once you landed here, it doesnt stop there but rather they make sure that you are coping with the transition smoothly. I am blessed that I found them as my staffing agency. They make my American Dreams come true! Pros: They have everything you are looking for a staffing agency, they are expert on what they do. Cons: Couldn’t think any at this moment.
Special Education Teacher 6/24/2024
Great and friendly workplace What is the best part of working at the company?Great manger surport I love working for this companyWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?I don't have any stress they handle all my problems with in a day timeWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Very calm and they care of their emplyeeWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?I'm contracted to a high school and I'm paraprofessonal it beining in school as a tenth grader
Special Education Paraprofessional 6/20/2024
AWESOME COMPANY! Pros:- Great communication between HR and employees - Courtesy calls to ensure that everything is going well and to answer any questions/concerns - Flexible and understanding of college classes schedules Cons:- none from my experience with them!
Instructional Assistant in Vallejo, CA 6/07/2024
My Experience Getting Hired Through EdTheory The EdTheory recruiter was highly communicative, always keeping me in the loop on updates and setting me up for success. The EdTheory team has been incredibly welcoming and helpful to all of my questions despite all communications being done electronically.
Special Education Teacher 4/02/2024
My Experience! Pros:- highly communicative team - always keeping me up to date - checking to make sure I feel supported Cons:none that I can think of!
Special Education Teacher 4/01/2024
Jobs Transformed Forever Pros:EdTheory HR department was so rapid, clear, and concise. The hiring process was so easy, it was hard to believe that they offered to fairly commensurate my salary! Full benefits, 401k, health plan, VSP and dental are all included as well. Cons:Not guaranteed work, the District can fire you at any time. Advice to Management:Maybe meet in-person rather than virtual or have more social gatherings or professional developments for Special Ed. Teachers.
Special Education Teacher in Pacifica, CA 3/28/2024
Excellent Agency Pros:This is by far the best agency I have ever worked for! Whenever I reached out to them with questions or needing information, they were very quick to respond, and the information was always very thorough. They are very fair, honest, and kind. This is an agency with utmost intregity. Cons:I can honestly say that there is no con. Advice to Management:Continue to operate your business as you currently do! I am grateful for everything they did for me.
Special Education Teacher 3/18/2024
Great place for aspiring SLPs I worked as a Tele-Speech Language Pathologist at Ed-Theory . My experience with Ed Theory has been incredibly rewarding on both a professional and personal level. Ed Theory prioritizes employee well-being by offering competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work arrangements. Besides this, the company covered CEU expenses, ASHA and CA license fees. I wholeheartedly recommend Ed Theory to both aspiring and seasoned professionals looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve.
Speech Language Pathologist 2/23/2024
Amazing place for SLPs Pros:-Excellent compensation package - Covers ASHA, CA license, Vacation reimbursements, wellness cost -Incredible clinical support -Immediate response from the management team Cons:-No obvious cons at EdTheory.
Speech Language Pathologist in Cypress, CA 2/23/2024
Assignments not consistent I had wonderful assignments, but they were not consistent. When traveling teacher assignments were over, they would leave you without the ability to remain where you were because they did not provide work; therefore, one would lose money if they did not have a place to stay. I felt unsupported by Ed Theory. Pros: Long term assignments Cons: unsupportive, non conpensation for moving to different locations.
Teacher 2/19/2024
NA Pros:Good company, response on all inquiry Cons:They only give short hours job on some jobs
School Assistant 2/16/2024
Great agency Pros:Hiring recruiter tried to get you a job closer to where you lived. They pretty much are straight forward in what to expect. Willing to train you on trach or anything you need to review on. I love working for them, especially in the school I’m working on. Cons:At this time, I have nothing to say on this. No cons. Advice to Management:Nothing at this time
School Nurse Lvn in Concord, CA 2/10/2024
Great Company Pros:Quick response. Quick placement. Friendly staff. Cons:Only checks in once in a while. No vacation time.
Special Education Paraprofessional in San Jose, CA 1/25/2024
Great company to work at. Very diverse and inclusive. I worked at EdTheory in the Career Services department recruiting therapists and educators and I enjoyed working at this company. EdTheory provides an in depth training for new hires to understand the recruitment cycle and current market. The management team is truly invested in the success of every employee and that speaks volumes. The culture is very diverse and inclusive which made me feel welcome.
Educational Career Services Specialist (Remote) 1/19/2024
Diverse Company with Great Leadership Pros:I worked at EdTheory in the Career Services department recruiting therapists and educators. EdTheory provided an in depth training for new hires in the career services department to understand the recruitment cycle and current market. The management team is truly invested in the success of every employee and that speaks volumes. The culture is very diverse and inclusive which made me feel welcome. Cons:Individual results vary depending on market conditions and individual efforts
Career Services Specialist in Pleasanton, CA 1/19/2024
EdTheory employees are always available and attentive Overall, EdTheory is a great agency to work for. I have noticed that they truly care about their employees. They found me a job very quickly, and an amazing job at that! I have a great work-life balance. The hardest part of my job is the trail and errors, but that's just a part of becoming a new nurse and learning. The most enjoyable part of the job is helping people have a better quality of life and being able to provide medical services. It's very rewarding! I would highly recommend working for EdTheory. Pros: Pros include employee benefits, competitive pay, and work-life balance. Cons: One con is the short breaks.
Liscensed Practical Nurse 1/18/2024
Rewarding work Very rewarding job. I love working with the special need high school students couldn’t have asked for a better job. You have to be patient and have a heart for these kids. Pros: Rewarding Cons: None
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant 1/16/2024
Organized, efficient, follows through on their word I have enjoyed working with Ed theory. They followed through on everything that they say they are going to do and listen to all of my specific concerns and once as far as a placement goes. I am a virtual speech pathologist that works with a district in California through Ed theory. Pros: Great recruiter Cons: Biweekly as opposed to weekly pay
Speech Language Pathologist 1/16/2024
Edtheory Edtheory has very great communication with its employees! They called me often to check how I was doing with work. Pay is very good and they do give bonuses.
Behavior Interventionist 12/06/2023
Enjoyable company to contract through Work is very flexible. The company calls with regular check ins and are very helpful if I need anything from them. They provided assessment/evaluation forms that I need for my job. Pros Good benefits, flexible schedule Cons Hourly pay - benefits end when hours go under full time
Physical Therapist 4/21/2023
SLPA Pros:Great team with excellent communication! They really try to fit your needs and the pay is competitive. Cons:It is contract work, so you may or may not have work over the summers.
SLPA in Sacramento, CA 3/29/2023

Our Strengths

Locally based in California, providing better accountability and easier access to our clinical and corporate team
California Department of Education certified Non-Public Agency(NPA)
Therapist-owned: commitment to professional clinical excellence and outstanding work environment
Operated and managed by experts with over a decade experience in the field of Special Education and Therapy staffing
Jobs in a wide range of educational, clinical and behavioral settings for all therapy disciplines
In-house Clinical, Relationship, HR and Recruitment departments

EdTheory Founder

Marvel Philip

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Marvel Philip, a trained Physical Therapist, now serves as the Founder & CEO of EdTheory. With over 12 years of successful experience in the Educational and Clinical Services sector, he has worked with startups, mid to large-sized corporations, providing services to school systems in California, Nevada, Arizona, and other states. Under his visionary leadership, EdTheory’s service provider team has seen remarkable 10x growth in the last five years.

Prior to establishing EdTheory, Marvel served as the Director of Recruitment at AlphaVista Services (now a therapy brand of The Stepping Stones Group). Following his departure, he remained involved with the company as a Senior Consultant, focusing on managing Employee & International Recruitment Relations. During his tenure, he played a vital role in recruiting over 200 local and international therapists and special educators to serve the CA school system. His expertise in Recruitment & Clinical background led him to head the school recruitment operations at AlphaVista Services, significantly contributing to the company’s rapid and sustainable growth over a decade.

Beyond his leadership role, Marvel actively participates in the professional growth and training of EdTheory’s staff, remaining deeply involved in day-to-day operations. He is committed to corporate social responsibility and spearheaded the launch of Project Hope in April 2018, a community-based special education program aimed at providing resources and technologies to children with special needs from underresourced and underserved families.

With a bachelor’s honor’s degree in Physical Therapy and Postgraduate certification in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation in Geriatric care management, Marvel is a true champion in his field. In his leisure time, he enjoys quality moments with his wife and their six-year-old son, and he nurtures his love for travel and the outdoors.

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