Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
About The Position
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 you're working toward your full SLP license, Thrive supports your clinical hours documentation and provides study resources and exam fee reimbursement. As an SLPA, you work under the direct supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to implement speech and language therapy activities for students K-12. You deliver structured intervention, collect data, and support students in achieving their communication goals under the guidance of your supervising SLP.
Requirements
- Associate's or Bachelor's 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
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
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) effective your first day
- 401(k) with company match
- 10 days PTO + paid sick leave
- Professional development stipend ($750+ annually) for CEUs, conferences, and certifications
- $2,000 sign-on bonus (paid at 90 days)
- $1,000 semester retention bonus per semester completed
- State SLPA registration/certification dues and state licensure fees fully reimbursed
- Malpractice and professional liability coverage provided by Thrive
- No non-compete clause
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
