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Bessemer, Alabama

School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)

Speech-Language PathologistContract

Listed compensation

$40-$45/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Help Bessemer City students build the communication skills they need to succeed in school and join a therapy team that values your clinical judgment.

2 Full-Time School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) in Bessemer, Alabama

At A by G Therapy & Consulting Services, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to communicate, learn, and thrive. We partner with families, schools, and caregivers to provide evidence-based therapy services that are tailored to each individual's strengths, goals, and daily routines.

We're looking for two (2) passionate, experienced Speech-Language Pathologists to partner with Bessemer City Schools and help students build the communication skills they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing

You'll work with a manageable school caseload, collaborate closely with teachers, and see students make measurable progress throughout the school year.

Flexibility with Competitive Pay

$40–$45 per hour (based on experience)

Approximately 35 hours per week

1099 Independent Contractor

Additional summer, holiday, and after-school clinic opportunities available if desired

As Part of Our Team, You'll

  • Empower students to achieve their speech and language goals.
  • Develop meaningful IEPs that create measurable progress.
  • Build strong relationships with teachers, families, and school staff.
  • Deliver timely, high-quality evaluations, documentation, and progress reports.
  • Help create an inclusive learning environment where every student's voice is heard.

A Few Things Will Be Looking For

  • Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Current Alabama Speech-Language Pathology License
  • Current Alabama Teaching Certificate (Required)
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
  • Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills
  • The ability to work independently in a school setting
  • Clinical Fellows (CFY) are not eligible for this position.
  • Start Date: August 10, 2026
  • Location: Bessemer, AL
  • Duration: School-Year Contract

If you're looking for a role where your expertise is respected, your work has lasting impact, and your contributions truly matter, we'd love to connect with you.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide evidence-based therapy services to students to help them build essential communication skills. They will also collaborate with teachers and families to develop IEPs and deliver high-quality evaluations and progress reports.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, a current Alabama license, and an Alabama teaching certificate. Additionally, the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) is required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP DevelopmentClinical DocumentationStudent EvaluationCollaboration

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 65% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs · 11 employers

9
<$95k
2
$95k-110k
1
$110k
1
$138k
5
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Relocation assistance
25%
PSLF eligible
25%
CME allowance
19%
Loan repayment
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Up to $140,000
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,907 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

Flexibility
Competitive pay
Additional summer, holiday, and after-school clinic opportunities

Living in Bessemer

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$142k
Typical market rent
$1,364/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
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.