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Thera Peds
Tusculum, Tennessee

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistContract

Listed compensation

$56.5-$71.75/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 Pathology (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.

This is a full-time, on-site role as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) serving a school located in Tusculum, TN.

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 school schedule
  • October 2026 - May 2027
  • Elementary through High School population
  • Job duties: educational services, case management, evaluations
  • Guaranteed Hours: including documentation, administrative and planning time
  • In person, on campus
  • Manageable caseloads
  • Dual support from the District and TheraPeds
  • $56.50 – $71.75+/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
  • Guaranteed hours
  • Bi-monthly salary deposits
  • This position will be a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor

Summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, on-site Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a school-based position in Tusculum, TN. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school speech-language pathology jobs near me, Tennessee school SLP positions, or full-time pediatric SLP roles in schools with guaranteed hours.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will provide therapy services to students, conduct assessments, and develop IEP plans. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including educators, parents, and other therapists to support student progress.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

IEP developmentStudent assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTechnology proficiency

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In Tennessee, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (30 salary observations; 284 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (3,320 salary observations; 18,225 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 50% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $145k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$133k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 12 employers

9
<$95k
2
$95k-110k
2
$110k-125k
1
$129k
7
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Relocation assistance
21%
PSLF eligible
21%
Sign-on bonus
16%
Loan repayment
16%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$135k-$189k
#2

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Contra CostaPer Diem

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Up to $140,000
#3

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Oakland/Hayward

Up to $140,000
#4

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Santa Clara

Up to $140,000
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,882 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Tusculum

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$359k
Median resident rent
$841/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
401(k)
Guaranteed Hours
Professional Development
Continuing Education
Bi-Monthly Salary Deposits