Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
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Job Summary
WHY THRIVE THERAPIES
SLPAs play a vital role in expanding access to speech-language services in schools yet many struggle with unclear supervision structures inconsistent caseload assignments or limited pathways toward SLP licensure. Thrive changes that.
We place SLPAs in schools with dedicated CCC-SLP supervisors structured mentorship and defined supervision ratios. If youre working toward your full SLP license Thrive supports your clinical hours documentation and provides study resources and exam fee reimbursement.
POSITION SUMMARY
As an SLPA you work under the direct supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to implement speech and language therapy activities for students K12. You deliver structured intervention collect data and support students in achieving their communication goals under the guidance of your supervising SLP.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement SLP-designed therapy programs for students with articulation language fluency and voice disorders
Conduct one-on-one and small-group therapy sessions using evidence-based techniques and protocols established by the supervising SLP
Collect precise session data and maintain detailed progress notes; communicate findings to the supervising SLP
Support augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) use and assistive technology implementation per SLP direction
Assist with language-screening procedures and data collection under SLP supervision
Collaborate with classroom teachers and special education staff to generalize communication skills across school settings
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ASHA ethical guidelines for SLPAs
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associates or Bachelors degree in Communication Sciences or related field
State SLPA registration licensure or certification as required by the assigned state
Completion of ASHA-required academic coursework and clinical observation hours
Clear background check and immunization clearance per school district requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior school-based SLPA experience (1 years)
Experience working with children with autism language disorders and articulation delays
Bilingual capability (Spanish Mandarin Vietnamese)
Interest in pursuing full SLP licensure Thrive provides support for your pathway
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Compensation is paid over 10 months aligned to the school-year calendar. All figures below reflect the Greater Houston TX market.
Base Compensation | ||
W-2 Base Salary | $50000 $62500based on experience | A salary that reflects the expertise you bring. W-2 employment means full benefits paid time off retirement match disability coverage and malpractice insurance all on us. Your total compensation is built to reflect what this work is worth. |
1099 Contractor Rate | $37-$45/hr/hr | If flexibility is what fits your life we built that in. Our 1099 option puts you in control of how you work with a competitive hourly rate full professional supports and your career mobility fully intact. |
Additional Earning Potential! | ||
Sign-On Bonus | $1000 paid 25% at 30 days25% at 90 days50% at 6 months | Our sign-on bonus is a signal: were committed to you from the moment you say yes and we want you to feel that. |
Longevity Structure | Up to $2000 paid after completing your first full school year | Were building Thrive around the people who commit to this work and to each other over the long haul because thats who our kids and schools depend on. Every year you come back we reward it. And it grows with you. |
CEU Stipend | $750 your first year growing up to $2000after five years | Your practice is the whole thing. The more you grow as a clinician the better the care our kids get. We put real dollars behind your continuing education and it grows with your tenure. Investing in your expertise is investing in our mission. |
Performance Bonus | Paid annually afterexceeding performancemetrics | When you go above and beyond for students we notice. Our performance bonus is how we say we see you we value what youre doing and this work matters. |
BENEFITS OFFERINGS
HEALTH COVERAGE AT NO COST TO YOU (W-2 Employees Only)
Medical dental and vision insurance Thrive covers 100% of employee premiums
Coverage begins day one
Choice of HSA-eligible high-deductible plan or traditional PPO; nationwide PPO network
Dependent and family coverage available
401(k) with up to 5% company match
Optional voluntary benefits: supplemental life accident critical illness hospital indemnity and FSA
TIME OFF & SCHEDULE (W-2 Employees Only)
School-year calendar school holidays off amounting to 30 paid days annually
3 PTO and 3 Sick days
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTS (All Employees)
Malpractice and professional liability insurance fully covered by Thrive; no personal policy required
Quarterly professional development led by clinical leadership school-based substantive and paid
Paid Summer Intensive pre-year clinical PD that brings the full Thrive team together annually
No non-compete agreement your professional mobility is yours to keep
State SLPA registration renewal reimbursed annually
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