Speech Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$51.5-$61.75/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
About Us
TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with schools to provide Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) services to PreK–12 students nationwide.
As a team of special education providers, we understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
Our mission is to deliver high-quality Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.
Job Description and Responsibilities
This is a full-time or part-time, on-site role as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) serving a school located in Kansas City, KS.
The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will be responsible for providing therapy services to students, conducting assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents). The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs.
Job Details
- Full-time 37.5 hours/week
- Part- time 20 hours/week
- November 2026 - May 2027
- K – 12 grades
- In-person, on campus
- Job Duties: direct therapy, consultation, evaluations, case management
- Guaranteed Hours, including documentation, administrative and planning time
- Dual support from the District and TheraPeds
- Manageable caseloads
- $51.50– $61.75+/hour
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD degree from a Speech-Language Pathology program
- State License as Speech-Language Pathologist
- Department of Education Licensure as a SLP
- National License: ASHA
- Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required
- CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence) preferred
- CF-SLP placement may be available
- Experience working with children
- Experience in a school setting preferred, but not required
- Organizational and time management skills
- Proficient in use of technology
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Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications
Physical Requirements
Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district.
- Benefits (eligibility dependent on employment status)
- Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2)
- Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099)
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
- Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
- Bi-Monthly Salary Deposits
- This position will be a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor
Summary
TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time or part-time, on-site Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a school-based position in Kansas City, Kansas. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school speech-language pathology jobs near me, Kansas school SLP positions, or full-time paty-time pediatric SLP roles in schools with guaranteed hours.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Language Pathologist will provide direct therapy services, conduct student assessments, and develop IEP plans. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including educators and parents, to evaluate student progress.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 68% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $107k–$128k | Speech-Language Pathology median $135k (middle half $108k–$151k)170 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$131k in purchasing power | Kansas index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Kansas | 76 active | 6,982 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 68% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,521 in the last 30 days | 1,411 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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