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Eleutheria
Independence, Missouri

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist Top 25% in Speech Language PathologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50 - $55/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job Title

Speech Language Pathologist

Pay Range

50-55

Job Description

26/27 School Year | $50-$55/hour | Full-Time | Independence, MO | MO SLP License Required

About the Role

Provide speech and language therapy services to students in K-12 school settings. You'll conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver direct therapy to help students improve communication skills and access their education. This role collaborates closely with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to maximize student outcomes.

Why Join Us

Point Quest Group is committed to keeping support for staff, students, and schools at the center of everything we do. Through our longstanding partner, IEP Therapy's service model is led by dedicated directors and supported by clinical leaders who are focused on your success. Together, our industry-leading approach includes:

· Regular caseload check-ins and clinical consultation from in-house Directors who carry no caseloads

· Local office support with the resources of a national organization

· CEU, license, and tuition reimbursement

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance + 401(k) with company match

· Spread pay option, paid sick time, and life/short-term disability insurance

· Quarterly appreciation gifts and online lending library

What You'll Do

· Conduct formalized and dynamic assessments to determine eligibility and level of functioning

· Develop and coordinate treatment plans with interdisciplinary team members

· Provide direct speech therapy services aligned with IEP goals

· Complete and maintain compliant IEPs; participate in annual and triennial reviews

· Consult with teachers and families to support generalization of communication skills

· Maintain accurate therapy notes, assessment data, and progress documentation

· Supervise and support SLPAs, including monitoring supervision hours (if applicable)

What We're Looking For

Must Have:

· Current Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are delivered (or eligibility to obtain)

· DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance

· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication

Preferred

· One year of experience in speech therapy

· Knowledge of evidence-based practices and special education programs

· Experience with school-based caseload management

About Point Quest Group: Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.

Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.

Physical Demands

Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.

Activity: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Sensory: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.

PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide speech and language therapy services to students in K-12 school settings while conducting assessments and developing treatment plans. Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliant IEPs and support student communication goals.

Requirements

Requires a current Speech Language Pathologist license in the state of service and successful completion of background and TB clearance. Preferred candidates have one year of experience in speech therapy and knowledge of evidence-based practices.

Key Skills

IEP developmentTreatment planningWritten communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist at Eleutheria a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,328 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 73% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs

2
<$125k
1
$139k
3
$140k-155k
5
$155k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
55% this job
Sign-on bonus
9%
Loan repayment
9%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Therapist / SLP (Home Health)

Mission Healthcare · Reno, Nevada

$70-$80/hr
#2

Speech Language Pathologist

KidsCare Home Health · Fort Collins, Colorado

$60-$75/hr
#3

Full -Time Private School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

$65-$75/hr
#4

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$65-$75/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 6,328 Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Independence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$220k
Typical market rent
$1,385/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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About Eleutheria

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

CEU reimbursement
License reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Spread pay option