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

Work life balance, family feel Great work life balance, EdTheory is wonderful as they allow autonomy and work hard to negotiate salary and a good placement. They are so wonderful. . No micromanaging!
Speech Language Pathologist

Great Agency Pros:This is the best agency that I have worked with as an SLP. They offer great rates for fair compensation and everyone I have talked to within the agency is a friendly and respectful. They are quick to handle any issue or problem that arises. I would be glad to work with them for the as long as I could! Cons:I don't have any cons so far Advice to Management:No suggestions. Things are good as they are
Speech Language Pathologist

Supportive company that truly cares about their employees I had a wonderful experience working with EdTheory! I couldn’t be happier with their support throughout the process. From the start, their team was professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about finding the right fit for me.The onboarding process was seamless, and they made sure I had everything I needed to transition smoothly into my new role. I appreciated how they regularly checked in to ensure I was comfortable and had the resources to succeed. It’s clear they prioritize not only the schools and districts they work with but also the professionals they place.If you’re an SLP looking for a contract agency that values your skills and offers ongoing support, I highly recommend EdTheory. They made my experience so positive, and I’m grateful for the opportunity they helped me find! Pros: Supportive staff, Clear and frequent communication
Speech Language Pathologist

Supportive company that truly cares about their employees Pros:I had a wonderful experience working with EdTheory! I couldn’t be happier with their support throughout the process. From the start, their team was professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about finding the right fit for me. The onboarding process was seamless, and they made sure I had everything I needed to transition smoothly into my new role. I appreciated how they regularly checked in to ensure I was comfortable and had the resources to succeed. It’s clear they prioritize not only the schools and districts they work with but also the professionals they place. If you’re an SLP looking for a contract agency that values your skills and offers ongoing support, I highly recommend EdTheory. They made my experience so positive, and I’m grateful for the opportunity they helped me find! Cons:I can't think of any Advice to Management:Keep doing what you are doing! Thank you for your support!
SLP

Great Values Good environment, you can reach them by multiple channels and they are always available to ask your request (professional or personal solicitude). Pros: Follows you stance constantly. Cons: No cons.
SLP in Oakland, CA

SLP Oakland Pros:They follow your stance and work status solving your questions constantly. Benefits are clear and multiple, same with communication channels. Cons:Clarity in the arrival for the necessary documents. We lost a bit of time asking for some forms that the employer could give us in the first visit, Advice to Management:In the arrival of the employees, the documents should be delivered when the first visit occurs, like the I-9 form.
Instructional Aide

Supportive staff who accomodate any problems that come up with school assignments What is the best part of working at the company?Good support from staff including location assignmentsWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?When contract is not continued with a particular school district you might not get another position.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Very supportive and accomodatingWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?Each school is different but the support from the agency is consistently supportive when there are any issues.
SLP in Sacramento, CA

Open communication Pros:Fast reply, open communication via email and call Cons:Sacramento, wanted to work closer to home
Special Education Teacher in San Diego, CA

Review Pros:-Flexible hours -Good hourly rate - Cons:-Hard to find a job that fit my needs
Special Education Teacher

Great Team Pros:Responsive & Humane Staff. I appreciate Karen and Preetika, from the starting of recruitment process. These two energetic women have been a amazing team leaders. Cons:No bad report about the organization
Special Education Teacher

Superb Support and Prompt Action from the Management I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to EdTheory and to the management for their superb support from recruiting process to placement. They do check in with their employees to ensure their smooth transition and well-being in the job site. Kudos to EdTheory and to the management!
Speech Language Pathologist

Good community Pros:Ed Theory is a company that gives us a unique opportunity to grow in your career and as a professional. Cons:No cons for the company.
Special Education Teacher in Riverside, CA

Positive and Supportive environment Pros:I have worked for EdTheory for 2 years. During that time i have always felt supported and a valued employee. Manasi Siddha (HR) and EJ Cruz (Sr. Special Ed. Recruiter) have been very kind and helpful every step of the way. This team will be on your side and assist you if you prefer a different position without any hesitation. They have made everything easy and I value my time with EdTheory. My mom passed last year and the team was also incredibly understanding through that as well. Thank you EdTheory! Cons:I have no complaints or concerns.
Special Education Teacher

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
Instructional Assistant

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.
Assistant Career Services Manager

I feeling very productive and accomplished. What is the best part of working at the company?EdTheory takes care of you like a King/Queen. Each department is so helpful & approachable. They are very professional and are Subject Matter Experts in their own domain. I cherish working with them : )What is the most stressful part about working at the company?I really wish that at some point EdTheory would have their physical office where I would get to work with my all my colleagues at one place : ) What is the work environment and culture like at the company?It's very Lively, Friendly and at the same time very Professional where each one is an expert in their own domain. Once feels very privileged to have worked in EdTheory. I will be lucky if I get another chance to work with EdTheory! What is a typical day like for you at the company?1. Planning: Planning my day. 2. Meetings: Checking with my team to regroup and discuss what everyone is working on.3. Breaks: Taking 5–10 minute breaks throughout the day.4.Lunch: Having mid-day lunch (30 min.)5. Work: Connecting with candidates over the phone / email. 6. Checking emails: Checking your emails and workload before you end your work.
Sales Associate in Delwada

Nice Pros:Good very nice. Keep it up Cons:Nothinh wrong , very much good
Special Education Teacher in Riverside, CA

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

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 Paraprofessional

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
Instructional Assistant in Vallejo, CA

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!
Special Education Teacher

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

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 in Pacifica, CA

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

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.

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 & CEO, EdTheory

Marvel Philip, a trained Physical Therapist, is the Founder & CEO of EdTheory, a leading provider of educational and clinical services. With over a decade of experience in the sector, he has successfully worked with startups and established corporations, advancing innovative solutions in special education and mental health across California, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, and beyond.

Under his visionary leadership, EdTheory has experienced 30X growth in the past seven years since its inception in 2018, significantly expanding its impact on students, educators, and communities. Prior to founding EdTheory, Marvel served as the Director of Career Services Department and Senior Consultant at AlphaVista Services (now part of The Stepping Stones Group), where he played a pivotal role in recruiting numerous local and international therapists and special educators for California’s school system.

Committed to corporate social responsibility, Marvel launched Project HOPE in 2018—an initiative dedicated to providing resources and technology for children with special needs from underprivileged backgrounds. He remains actively involved in staff development, training, and day-to-day operations, ensuring EdTheory continues to drive meaningful change in special education and mental health services.

Marvel holds a Bachelor’s Honors Degree in Physical Therapy and Postgraduate Certification in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation & Geriatric Care Management. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, exploring the outdoors, and spending quality time with his wife and 8-year-old son.

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