Signing Bonus | Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - Newport, TN
About The Position
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. Thrive changes the typical SLPA experience by providing dedicated CCC-SLP supervisors, structured mentorship, and defined supervision ratios. They also support clinical hours documentation and provide study resources and exam fee reimbursement for those working toward their full SLP license.
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
- 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
- Signing Bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee premium coverage)
- 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
- School-year calendar (30+ paid days off annually)
- PTO and Sick days
- Malpractice and professional liability insurance
- Quarterly professional development
- Paid Summer Intensive
- No non-compete agreement
- SLP licensure renewal and ASHA dues reimbursed annually
- Longevity Structure (up to $2,000)
- CEU Stipend ($750 growing up to $2,000)
- Performance Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
