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Thera Peds
Greeneville, Tennessee

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsContract

Listed compensation

$55-$70/hr

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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, on-site role as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) serving a school located in Greeneville, TN.

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
  • September 2026 - May 2027
  • 5 – 12 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
  • $55 – $70+/hour ($2062-$2625/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

Fingerprint Background Clearance

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, on-site Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a school-based position in Greeneville, TN. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school speech-language pathology jobs near me, Tennessee school SLP positions, or full-time pediatric SLP roles in schools with guaranteed hours.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will provide direct therapy services, conduct student assessments, and develop IEP plans. They are also responsible for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including educators, parents, and other therapists, to support student progress.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

IEP developmentStudent assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunication skillsTechnology proficiency

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist at Thera Peds a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,499 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 63% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$130k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs · 6 employers

4
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1
$128k
5
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0
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1
$199k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 6 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
10%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,499 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Greeneville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$285k
Typical market rent
$1,206/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 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.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
Professional Development
Continuing Education
Guaranteed Hours
Bi-Monthly Salary Deposits