Pays $72,800 - $93,600/yr — $43k below the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant market median of ~$88k (180 jobs) · Top 25% in Speech Language Pathology for work-life (6.6/10, vs 5,925 in this specialty)
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
About the Role
Full-time school-based SLPA in Anchorage, AK. $35-$45+/hr. Guaranteed hours. Manageable caseloads. PreK-12. August 2026 to May 2027. W2 or 1099.
Join Thera Peds as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant in Anchorage, Alaska. TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with schools to provide Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) services to PreK–12 students nationwide.
Key Responsibilities
- This is a full-time, on-site role as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) serving a school located in Anchorage, AK.
- The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs.
Requirements
- Valid SLPA Certification from an ASHA approved institution.
- State License as Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant, where required.
- Department of Education Licensure as a SLPA, where required.
- Experience working with children.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $72,800 - $93,600/yr
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Thera Peds in Anchorage, Alaska.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist Assistant at Thera Peds 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 5,925 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
In Alaska, Speech-Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$119k across 10 listings, vs ~$99k nationally (6,611 listings).
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Alaska's cost-of-living index is 125.8 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$40k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $32k in an average-cost state — Alaska ranks #8 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$40k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Speech-Language Pathology Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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