Speech Language Pathologist

TheraPeds • Waterbury, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, school-based Speech-Language Pathologist for high school students in Waterbury, Connecticut, during the 2026–2027 school year. The position is on-site and is scheduled for October 2026 through May 2027, at 36–38 hours per week. Weekly compensation is based on 37.5 hours, with guaranteed hours that include designated documentation, planning, and administrative time. The hourly rate is $55–$70, based on experience and employment arrangement. The clinician will receive support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners and will manage an assigned, manageable caseload.

The Speech-Language Pathologist will help students develop communication skills needed to access their education and participate in the school environment. Work includes direct therapy, evaluation and assessment, IEP goal development and monitoring, progress measurement, consultation with school staff and families, documentation, case management, and participation in educational and interdisciplinary meetings. The role may support students with articulation, phonology, receptive and expressive language, fluency, voice, social/pragmatic communication, and augmentative and alternative communication needs.

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization that partners with schools to provide special education and related services to PreK–12 students. The organization describes its approach as student-centered and collaborative, with clinical and administrative support for school-based professionals.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Active or eligible for Connecticut Speech-Language Pathologist licensure.
• Appropriate Connecticut Department of Education certification or credential for school-based practice, as required.
• Must hold a Connecticut 061 certificate.
• Experience working with children.
• Strong understanding of speech and language development, assessment, intervention, and progress monitoring.
• Knowledge of the IEP process and special education services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, case-management, and time-management skills.
• Comfort using technology for documentation, communication, assessment, and service delivery.
• Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances.
• Ability to collaborate with students, families, educators, administrators, and related-service professionals.
• Professionalism, tact, discretion, and respect for student and family confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred.
• School-based experience preferred, but not required.

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 student needs and data.
• Consult with and support 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.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation for eligible W-2 employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible W-2 employees.
• 401(k) for eligible W-2 employees.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support.
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community.
• 1099 independent contractor opportunities may include competitive contract rates, benefit resources, flexibility associated with independent contractor status, and access to professional and administrative resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time