School Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLP/SLPA)
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
HJ Staffing is seeking a dedicated and experienced Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) for a rewarding assignment within the school district. Join the largest school district in Texas and make a significant impact on the academic and social success of students by addressing their communication needs. This role offers competitive pay, flexible contract options, and the chance to work in a dynamic, urban educational environment.
Provide school-based speech-language services under supervision of licensed SLP.
Required Qualifications
Licensure: Current, valid Texas license as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) / SBESLPA.
- School-based experience
- Pass drug screen & pay for fingerprint/background check (within first 3 days of signing contract)
- Dependable, punctual, proactive communication
- Hours: Full-time – Onsite Only
Key Responsibilities
Provide school-based speech-language services to students to support their academic and social success. Work under the direct supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
Requirements
Requires a current and valid Texas license as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant granted by the TDLR. Candidates must have school-based experience and be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLP/SLPA) at HJ Staffing a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Speech-Language Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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.
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Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score
- On-site
Living in Houston
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $245k
- Typical market rent
- $1,542/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.