Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Thrive Therapies Group•Houston, TX

73d•Onsite

About The Position

Speech Language Pathologist Assistants (SLPAs) play a vital role in expanding access to speech-language services in schools. Thrive Therapies places 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

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

Competitive W-2 salary
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