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Kansas City, Kansas

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistContract

Listed compensation

$51.5-$61.75/hr

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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

Fingerprint Background Clearance

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

IEP developmentStudent assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunication 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).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$107k–$128kSpeech-Language Pathology median $135k (middle half $108k–$151k)170 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$131k in purchasing powerKansas index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Kansas76 active6,982 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 68% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS 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 listings2,521 in the last 30 days1,411 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 20 employers
5
<$105k
3
$105k-125k
12
$125k-145k
4
$145k-165k
2
$165k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs
401k / retirement match
75% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
35%
Relocation assistance
25%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist ContractorContract

Cole Health · Schertz, Texas

$80-$90/hr
#2

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

Kalesta Healthcare Group · Sacramento, California

$72-$80/hr
#3

Pediatric Outpatient Speech Pathologist

$49.36-$78.25/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,764 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Professional Development
Continuing Education
Guaranteed Hours

Living in Kansas City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$217k
Typical market rent
$1,322/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Kansas City, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.