Speech Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$60-$75/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
About Us
TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with schools to provide Speech Language Pathology (SLP) services to PreK–12 students nationwide.
As a team of special education providers, we understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
Our mission is to deliver high-quality Speech Language Pathology (SLP) services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.
This is a full-time or part-time on-site role as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) serving a school located in Houston, TX.
The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will be responsible for providing therapy services to students, conducting assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents). The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs.
Job Details
- Full-time, 37.5 hours/week
- Part-time 20 hours/week
- October 2026 - May 2027
- K – 5 grades
- Job Duties: direct therapy, consultation, evaluations, case management
- Guaranteed Hours: including documentation, administrative and planning time
- On-site, in person
- Manageable caseloads
- Dual support from the District and TheraPeds
- $60 - $75+/hour ($2250-$2812/week+)
- $60 - $75+/hour ($1200-$1500/week+)
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD degree from a Speech-Language Pathology program
- State License as Speech-Language Pathologist
- Department of Education Licensure as a SLP
- National License: ASHA
- Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required
- CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence) preferred
- CF-SLP placement may be available
- Experience working with children
- Experience in a school setting preferred, but not required
- Organizational and time management skills
- Proficient in use of technology
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Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications
Physical Requirements
Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district.
- Benefits (eligibility dependent on employment status)
- Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2)
- Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099)
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
- Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
- Guaranteed hours
- Bi-monthly salary deposits
- This position will be a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor
Summary
TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time or part-time on-site Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a school-based position in Houston, Texas. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school speech-language pathology jobs near me, Texas school SLP positions, or full-time part-time pediatric SLP roles in schools with guaranteed hours.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Language Pathologist will provide direct therapy services, conduct assessments, and develop IEP plans for students. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including educators and parents, to evaluate student progress.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $125k–$156k | Speech-Language Pathology median $146k (middle half $140k–$146k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$145k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Texas | 904 active | 7,082 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 55% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,083 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.8% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$140k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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