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San Antonio, Texas

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistContract

Listed compensation

$61-$72/hr

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Signing bonus
  • Vision insurance

Position Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for providing in-person speech and language services to students within a school-based setting in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, district policies, and professional standards. Services may include evaluations, direct therapy, indirect therapy, consultations, documentation, participation in IEP meetings, and collaboration with school staff and families to support student communication needs and educational success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct speech-language evaluations and reassessments for students referred for services.

Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), ARDs in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Provide direct and indirect speech-language therapy services to students in individual and group settings.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including therapy notes, progress reports, billing records, Medicaid documentation (if applicable), and compliance-related paperwork.

Participate in IEP and ARD meetings, eligibility meetings, parent conferences, and other school-related meetings as required.

Collaborate with teachers, school staff, administrators, and families regarding student progress and communication needs.

Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions appropriate to student needs.

Comply with all applicable federal, state, district, and professional regulations, including FERPA and IDEA requirements.

  • Maintain professional licensure, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
  • Follow all School District policies, procedures, schedules, and professional expectations.
  • Provide in-person services, as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
  • Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred or required, depending on assignment.
  • Clinical Fellows Welcome
  • Department of Education certification or educational credentialing, if required by the state or district.
  • Previous pediatric or school-based experience preferred.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and perform tasks associated with school-based therapy services.

Ability to use computers, teletherapy platforms, and related technology as required.

Work Schedule

Work schedules shall follow the assigned School District calendar and operational needs. Services may include direct therapy, indirect services, evaluations, documentation, meetings, and other related professional responsibilities.

Part-Time and Full-Time Positions Available

Paid Professional Development Days and Teacher Planning Days

Compensation

  • W2 Employee or 1099 Contractor Options Available
  • Hourly Rate Range: $61.00 -$72.00
  • Sign ON Bonus!

Paid Time Off, Sick Time and Health Insurance Benefits for W2 Employees.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at the discretion of the Company or School District.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist provides in-person speech and language services, including evaluations and direct therapy, to students in a school setting. They also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and maintain accurate compliance documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

IEP developmentSpeech therapyStudent evaluationOrganizational skillsEvidence-based practicePediatric therapy

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In Texas, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (69 salary observations; 542 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (1,208 salary observations; 4,685 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $142k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$138k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 6 employers

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,386/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Signing bonus
Vision insurance
Paid Professional Development Days and Teacher Planning Days