Speech Language Pathologist
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$55-$65/hr
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Job Description
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – School-Based
Saline, MI | Full-Time | 2026–2027 School Year | On-Site
TheraPeds Partners is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team for a full-time, school-based opportunity in Saline, Michigan for the 2026–2027 school year.
If you enjoy working with children, collaborating with educators and therapists, and helping students develop the communication skills they need to participate successfully in their school day, this could be a great fit. You'll work with students with support from both the district and the TheraPeds team.
Position Details
- Full-time: 36-38 hours per week
- School year: September 2026–May 2027
- Grades: Elementary or Elementary - High School
- Setting: On-site, in-person
- Pay: $55–$65/hour, based on experience and employment arrangement
- Weekly compensation is based on 37.5 hours
- Guaranteed hours, including designated documentation, planning, and administrative time
- Manageable caseload
- Support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners
What You'll Do
As a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist, you'll help students develop the speech, language, and communication skills needed to access their education and participate successfully in the school environment.
Your Responsibilities May Include
- Providing direct speech and language therapy services to students individually and in small groups
- Conducting speech and language evaluations and assessments
- Developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized IEP goals
- Evaluating student progress and adjusting intervention strategies based on student needs and data
- Providing consultation and support to teachers, special education staff, and families
- Supporting students with articulation, phonology, receptive and expressive language, fluency, voice, social/pragmatic communication, and other communication needs
- Supporting students who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), as appropriate
- Monitoring student performance and collecting data to measure progress
- Completing timely and accurate documentation and progress reports
- Participating in IEP, eligibility, reevaluation, and interdisciplinary team meetings
- Managing assigned student caseloads and required documentation
- Collaborating with teachers, special education staff, families, therapists, administrators, and other school professionals
- Providing case management services, as assigned
What We're Looking For
- Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program
- Active or eligible for Michigan Speech-Language Pathologist licensure
- Appropriate Michigan Department of Education certification or credential for school-based practice, as required
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
- Clinical Fellowship (CF-SLP) candidates may be considered, with appropriate supervision available
- Experience working with children
- School-based experience preferred, but not required
- Strong understanding of speech and language development, assessment, intervention, and progress monitoring
- Knowledge of the IEP process and special education services
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational, documentation, case-management, and time-management skills
- Comfortable using technology for documentation, communication, assessment, and service delivery
- Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, educators, administrators, and related-service professionals
- Professionalism, tact, discretion, and respect for student and family confidentiality
Physical Requirements
School-based therapy is active and hands-on. The SLP must be able to safely participate with students in a variety of school environments and activities. Physical responsibilities may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and lifting or assisting with students, materials, or equipment as appropriate to the position.
All responsibilities will be performed in accordance with assigned duties, district safety requirements, and applicable accommodations.
- 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.
Compensation & Benefits
Benefits and compensation are based on employment classification and eligibility.
W-2 Employees May Be Eligible For
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k)
- Guaranteed hours
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Ongoing clinical and administrative support
- Access to the TheraPeds professional community
- 1099 independent contractor opportunities may include:
- Competitive contract rates
- Benefit Resources
- Flexibility associated with independent contractor status
- Access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners
- Guaranteed hours
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Ongoing clinical and administrative support
Access to the TheraPeds Professional Community
Specific compensation, benefits, and terms will be outlined in the applicable employment or independent contractor agreement.
Why TheraPeds Partners?
At TheraPeds Partners, we believe school-based professionals do their best work when they feel supported, valued, and connected to the teams they serve.
As a therapist-owned organization, we understand the realities of working in school-based practice. Our goal is to create strong partnerships between professionals and schools while providing the clinical and administrative support needed for both students and providers to succeed.
If you're a Certified Speech Language and Pathologist looking for a full-time school-based SLP position in Saline, MI we'd love to connect with you.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide direct therapy services, conduct evaluations, and develop individualized IEP goals for students. They will also collaborate with educators, families, and interdisciplinary teams to monitor student progress and manage caseloads effectively.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess or be eligible for Michigan state licensure. ASHA certification (CCC-SLP) is preferred, and candidates must be able to pass fingerprinting and background clearances.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
In Michigan, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$110k (12 salary observations; 66 listings), vs ~$100k nationally (545 salary observations; 1,762 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 65% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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