Speech Language Pathologist

Pay

$55‑$65 per hour, based on experience and employment arrangement. Weekly compensation is based on 37.5 hours.

Schedule

Full‑time (36‑38 hours per week). School year: August 2026 – May 2027. Grades: Elementary or Elementary‑High School. On‑site, in‑person setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct speech and language therapy services to students individually and in small groups.
• Conduct speech and language evaluations and assessments.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized IEP goals.
• Evaluate student progress and adjust intervention strategies based on data.
• Provide consultation and support to teachers, special education staff, and families.
• Support students with articulation, phonology, receptive and expressive language, fluency, voice, social/pragmatic communication, and other communication needs.
• Support students who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), as appropriate.
• Monitor student performance and collect data to measure progress.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation and progress reports.
• Participate in IEP, eligibility, reevaluation, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Manage assigned student caseloads and required documentation.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, families, therapists, administrators, and other school professionals.
• Provide case management services, as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited Speech‑Language Pathology program.
• Active or eligible for Alaska Speech‑Language Pathologist licensure.
• Appropriate Alaska Department of Education certification or credential for school‑based practice, as required.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP) preferred.
• Clinical Fellowship (CF‑SLP) candidates may be considered, with appropriate supervision available.
• State license as a Speech‑Language Pathologist.
• Department of Education licensure as an SLP.
• National license: ASHA licensing with the State Department of Education, where required.
• Experience working with children; school‑based experience preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of speech and language development, assessment, intervention, and progress monitoring.
• Knowledge of the IEP process and special education services.
• Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances.
• Professionalism, tact, discretion, and respect for student and family confidentiality.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, case‑management, and time‑management abilities.
• Proficiency with technology for documentation, communication, assessment, and service delivery.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, families, and school staff.
• High level of tact and discretion in internal and external communications.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation (W‑2) or competitive contract rates (1099).
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (W‑2 employees).
• 401(k) plan (W‑2 employees).
• Guaranteed hours.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support.
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community.
• Flexibility associated with independent contractor status (1099).
• Access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners (1099).