Speech Language Pathologist Assistant- SLPA
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Job Description
Job Title
- School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)
- Location: Manchester, TN
- Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us
Stellar Therapy Services is a therapist-owned and operated company passionate about delivering excellent therapy services to schools and educational communities. We foster a collaborative, supportive environment for both our students and our therapists, empowering our team to make a meaningful impact while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Our employees are “Stellar Stars” who share our values of family – in whatever shape or form – and excellence in everything we do.
Apply today to see why our therapists say, "We love our job!"
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) to join our school-based therapy team. Under the supervision of a licensed SLP, the SLPA will help implement individualized treatment plans, provide direct therapy services, and support students in developing their communication skills. Now hiring for the 2026-2027 school year. Apply today!!
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out treatment plans designed by the supervising SLP.
- Provide direct therapy services to students in individual and group settings.
- Collect and record student progress data.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and the therapy team to reinforce goals in the classroom environment.
- Prepare and organize therapy materials and activities.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and district regulations under the direction of the supervising SLP.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assisting or bachelor’s in communication sciences and Disorders (or related field).
- Active SLPA license in the state of practice (or eligibility to obtain before start date).
- School-based or pediatric experience preferred, not required.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
- A passion for working with children and supporting their educational success.
Why Join the Stellar Team?
- Competitive Salaries
- Full benefits package
- Biweekly Direct Deposit
- Support from experienced therapists and an amazing admin team
- Family-friendly work environment
Therapist-owned and Managed Company
- Flexible scheduling – you choose your availability!
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist Assistant- SLPA at Stellar Therapy Services a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant — ranked against 132 active Speech-Language Pathology Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (51 salary observations; 307 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (4,896 salary observations; 19,053 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee 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, 0–10, across 132 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in Manchester
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $327k
- Typical market rent
- $1,470/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 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.