School Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLP/SLPA)
Compensation
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Job Description
HJ Staffing is seeking a dedicated and experienced Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) 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. This role offers competitive pay, flexible contract options, and the chance to work in a dynamic, urban educational environment.
Provide school-based speech-language services under supervision of licensed SLP.
Required Qualifications
Licensure
Current, valid Texas license as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) / SBESLPA.
- School-based experience
- Pass drug screen & pay for fingerprint/background check (within first 3 days of signing contract)
- Dependable, punctual, proactive communication
- Hours: Full-time – Onsite Only
Key Responsibilities
Provide school-based speech-language services to students to support their academic and social success. Work under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to address student communication needs.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current, valid Texas license as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant granted by the TDLR/SBESLPA. Previous school-based experience is required, along with the ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Speech-Language Pathology median $60k (middle half $56k–$60k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Texas | 909 active | 7,047 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,596 in the last 30 days | 1,377 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas 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.
- On-site
Benefits & Perks
Living in Houston
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $243k
- Typical market rent
- $1,544/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.