Speech Language Pathologist

TheraPeds • Kansas City, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a school-based Speech Language Pathologist to serve students in grades K–12 at a school in Kansas City, Kansas. The position is on-site and runs from November 2026 through May 2027. The role involves providing speech-language therapy, conducting assessments and evaluations, developing IEP plans, managing cases, monitoring student progress, and collaborating with therapists, educators, parents, and other school staff. The position includes guaranteed hours for direct services as well as documentation, administrative work, and planning time, with support from both the district and TheraPeds Partners. The caseloads are described as manageable. The role may be offered as full-time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time (20 hours per week), and may be structured as either a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor. Compensation is $51.50–$61.75 or more per hour.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD degree from a Speech-Language Pathology program.
• State license as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Department of Education licensure as an SLP.
• National license: ASHA licensing, with State Department of Education licensing where required.
• Experience working with children.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency using technology.
• Fingerprint background clearance.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents, exercising a high level of tact and discretion in internal and external communications.
• Ability to perform necessary physical movements as needed, including lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in varied locations and activities.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred.
• Experience in a school setting preferred but not required.
• CF-SLP placement may be available.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct speech-language therapy services to students.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations.
• Develop IEP plans and evaluate student progress.
• Provide consultation and case management.
• Collaborate with therapists, educators, parents, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Complete documentation, administrative work, and planning as part of guaranteed hours.
• Work and engage physically with students in school locations and activities as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, with benefits eligibility dependent on employment status.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits and a 401(k) for W-2 employees.
• For 1099 contractors, resources for health-benefit enrollment and hourly rates that include a stipend for health benefits and taxes.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community.
• Bi-monthly salary deposits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time