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Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Speech-Language Pathology AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$32-$45/hr

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Job Description

Job Title

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Pay Range

$32-$45

Job Description

  • 2026-2027 School Year | Full-Time, In-Person | Houston, TX | School-Based | $32-$45/hr
  • Speech Language Pathologist Assistant TX 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

  • CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance
  • Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
  • Paid sick leave and holidays

Speech Language Pathology Assistant Key Responsibilities

Treatment Planning: Develop therapy materials for verbal and non-verbal learners, including assets for AAC devices, visual icons, and communication boards. Work within a dynamic team to implement and follow treatment plans established by the supervising SLP.

Consultation & Instruction: Deliver speech-language therapy tailored to students' needs and functional levels. Foster resilience, positivity, and empowered among families and students.

Data Collection & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of therapy goals, progress, and other relevant documentation.

Time Off Management for Full-Time School Employees: Employees are encouraged to schedule their time off during school breaks. Time off requests will be reviewed and approved by the supervisor to ensure minimal disruption to normal operations.

Speech Language Pathology Assistant Qualifications

Licensure

Current Speech Language Pathology Assistant license in the state where services are delivered or eligibility to obtain licensure.

Background Check: Department of Justice/FBI Background Check (or equivalent state or national fingerprint clearance).

  • TB Clearance
  • Eligibility to Work: Eligibility to work in the US

Speech Language Pathology Assistant 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.

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.

Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

Provide speech and language therapy services to K-12 students by conducting assessments and developing treatment plans. Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver direct therapy and maintain accurate progress documentation.

Requirements

Requires a current Speech Language Pathology Assistant license in the state of service or eligibility to obtain one. Candidates must pass a Department of Justice/FBI background check and provide TB clearance.

Key Skills

Student assessment

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$82k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Texas909 active7,047 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,596 in the last 30 days1,377 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+2.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 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 ~$80k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Speech-Language Pathology Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 132 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Eleutheria

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Goodyear, Arizona
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

CEU/license reimbursement
Tuition assistance
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k)
Paid sick leave and holidays

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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