Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistContract

Listed compensation

Starting at $55 /hr

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Job Description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) | Part-Time

Candor Consulting & Diagnostics | Texas

Starting at $55.00 per hour | 1099 Independent Contractor

Help Students Communicate, Connect, and Succeed.

Your work helps students express their needs, share their ideas, and participate more fully in school. At Candor Consulting & Diagnostics, your clinical expertise connects communication skills with meaningful educational progress.

We’re seeking a part-time Speech-Language Pathologist for a 1099 independent contractor opportunity serving students in school settings. Bring your expertise and collaborative approach to a team that values your professional judgment and commitment to student success.

Why Partner With Candor?

Competitive hourly pay: Starting at $55.00 per hour, with compensation for all time worked.

A part-time opportunity: Apply your clinical expertise through an assignment focused on students’ communication and educational needs.

Meaningful work: Help students develop skills that support classroom participation, relationships, and everyday interactions.

Collaborative partnerships: Work with families, educators, and related service providers to coordinate services and support student progress.

Contract details: This is a 1099 independent contractor position. Company-provided employee benefits and retirement plan participation are not included.

How You’ll Make an Impact

You’ll provide individualized speech-language services that support students’ access to learning and participation in school. You will:

Understand each student’s needs. Conduct comprehensive speech-language evaluations to identify communication needs and inform recommendations for specialized services.

Make findings meaningful. Share evaluation results with parents and district personnel through clear, compassionate communication and practical recommendations.

Connect therapy to educational goals. Collaborate with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to develop targeted, evidence-based interventions that support communication, learning, and participation.

Provide individualized services. Deliver direct speech-language therapy or supervise licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs), as assigned and consistent with Texas supervision requirements.

Use data to guide services. Maintain accurate records, monitor student progress, and use findings to adjust interventions and inform ongoing service planning.

Advocate and collaborate. Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings, parent conferences, and multidisciplinary team discussions to support students’ needs and special education programs.

What You’ll Bring

  • A master’s degree or higher from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
  • An active Texas Speech-Language Pathologist license.
  • An ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
  • Bilingual skills are preferred, but not required.

Ready to Work With Candor?

Bring your clinical skills and commitment to a part-time opportunity where your work helps students make meaningful progress. We’d love to hear about your experience and availability.

  • Apply today to connect with Candor Consulting & Diagnostics.
  • Call: (254) 613-2458
  • Email: joinus@candordiag.com
  • Visit: candordiag.com

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will conduct comprehensive evaluations and provide individualized therapy to support students' communication and educational goals. They will also collaborate with families, educators, and IEP teams to monitor progress and ensure effective service delivery.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's degree or higher from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program. An active Texas Speech-Language Pathologist license and an ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical evaluationIEP developmentStudent progress monitoringMultidisciplinary collaborationCommunication therapyData-driven service planningSupervision of SLPAsARD meeting participation

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 57% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$114kSpeech-Language Pathology median $140k (middle half $140k–$146k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$118k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Texas891 active6,962 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 57% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,066 active listings, Oct 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+6.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$114k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 13 employers
11
<$95k
2
$95k-110k
5
$110k
1
$139k
3
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
Sign-on bonus
30%
CME allowance
30%
Relocation assistance
30%
Loan repayment
25%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - San MateoPer Diem

CVHCare · San Mateo, California

Up to $140,000
#2

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Napa/VacavillePer Diem

CVHCare · Vallejo, California

Up to $140,000
#3

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Oakland/Hayward

Up to $140,000
#4

Speech Therapist (Pediatrics)

$94k-$139k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,902 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Richardson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$383k
Typical market rent
$1,648/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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