Pediatric Speech Therapist (SLP)

2 days ago
TexasContractPediatrics
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join HJ Staffing as a Pediatric Speech Therapist – School-Based in United States. HJ Staffing is seeking a dedicated and experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • evaluation, and triennial evaluations to determine student eligibility for speech
  • language pathology services. Interpret results and write legally defensible Speech
  • Language Evaluation Reports (SLER). IEP Development and Implementation: Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with measurable, ambitious, and evidence

Requirements

  • Language Pathology or Communication Disorders. Licensure: Current, valid Texas license as a Speech
  • Language Pathologist (SLP) granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) / SBESLPA. Compliance: Ability to pass a background check and complete HISD's required pre
  • hire paperwork/onboarding process. Preferred Qualifications ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC
  • SLP). Previous experience working in a K

Work Schedule

  • Contract position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join HJ Staffing as a Pediatric Speech Therapist – School-Based.

Key Skills

Speech-Language PathologyIEP DevelopmentStudent EvaluationsCommunication DisordersArticulation TherapyPhonologyFluency TherapyReceptive LanguageExpressive LanguageSocial CommunicationData DocumentationSHARS BillingSpecial Education CollaborationARD Committee Participation
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Speech Therapist (SLP) at HJ Staffing a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at HJ Staffing is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech-Language Pathology, IEP Development, Student Evaluations, Communication Disorders, Articulation Therapy, Phonology, Fluency Therapy, Receptive Language. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Speech-Language Pathologist will manage a student caseload, conduct evaluations, and develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to address communication needs. They will also collaborate with the special education team and ensure compliance with federal, state, and district regulations.

Benefits package: Competitive pay, Flexible contract options. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Pediatrics psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About HJ Staffing

Staffing and Recruiting
Houston, Texas
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Flexible contract options
4.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Contract

Posted

2d ago

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