Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) (Waco)

Speech-Language PathologistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$45/hr

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 51m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT SERVICES Inc as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant – School Setting in Waco, TX, US.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $45/hour.

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT SERVICES Inc as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant – School Setting.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant will provide therapeutic interventions and speech services to students under the supervision of a licensed Speech Pathologist. They are responsible for documenting student performance, maintaining clinical records, and assisting in the development of Individual Education Plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a current Texas state license as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant. Knowledge of federal laws, state guidelines, and communication disorders is required.

Key Skills

Therapeutic InterventionDiagnostic ProceduresPhonological ProcessesArticulationFluencyData DocumentationOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsBehavioral ModificationsClinical DocumentationSpecial Education Support

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$83k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

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About Diagnostic Assessment Services

Primary and Secondary Education
Dallas, TX
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Part-time employees working 30+ hours eligible for benefits