Speech Language Pathologist (Full-Time + Benefits!) - Houston, TX

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations using standardized and dynamic assessment tools to determine eligibility for services under IDEA, Section 504, and state standards
• Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) and 504 plans with measurable, functional, and academically relevant goals
• Deliver direct and consultative speech-language services across language, articulation, fluency, voice, and social communication domains
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of student progress, treatment effectiveness, and session data
• Collaborate with special education, general education, and administrative staff to embed language-learning strategies across the school day
• Participate actively in IEP/ARD meetings and contribute clinical expertise to placement, progress monitoring, and eligibility decisions
• Maintain ASHA-compliant caseloads and ensure adherence to state and federal special education regulations
• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders from a CAPCSD-accredited program
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA
• Valid, unrestricted state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist
• Proof of immunization status and background check clearance per school district requirements

Requirements

• Experience in school-based SLP (2+ years preferred, new grads welcome)
• Knowledge of RTI/MTSS frameworks
• Experience with AAC and assistive technology
• Bilingual fluency (Spanish or other languages highly valued)
• Experience with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and complex communication needs
• COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Compensation is paid over 10 months, aligned to the school-year calendar. All figures below reflect the Greater Houston, TX market.
• Base Compensation
• W-2 Base Salary
• $72,000 - $85,600,based on experience
• A salary that reflects the expertise you bring. W-2 employment means full benefits, paid time off, retirement match, disability coverage, and malpractice insurance - all on us. Your total compensation is built to reflect what this work is worth.
• 1099 Contractor Rate
• $54-$66/hr/hr
• If flexibility is what fits your life, we built that in. Our 1099 option puts you in control of how you work - with a competitive hourly rate, full professional supports, and your career mobility fully intact.
• Additional Earning Potential!
• Sign-On Bonus
• $6,000 -paid 25% at 30 days,25% at 90 days,50% at 6 months
• Our sign-on bonus is a signal: we're committed to you from the moment you say yes, and we want you to feel that.
• Longevity Structure
• Up to $2,000 -paid after completing your first full school year
• We're building Thrive around the people who commit to this work and to each other over the long haul - because that's who our kids and schools depend on. Every year you come back, we reward it. And it grows with you.
• CEU Stipend
• $750 your first year →growing up to $2,000after five years
• Your practice is the whole thing. The more you grow as a clinician, the better the care our kids get. We put real dollars behind your continuing education, and it grows with your tenure. Investing in your expertise is investing in our mission.
• Performance Bonus
• Paid annually afterexceeding performancemetrics
• When you go above and beyond for students, we notice. Our performance bonus is how we say we see you, we value what you're doing, and this work matters.
• BENEFITS OFFERINGS
• HEALTH COVERAGE - AT NO COST TO YOU (W-2 Employees Only)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Thrive covers 100% of employee premiums
• 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
• TIME OFF & SCHEDULE (W-2 Employees Only)
• School-year calendar - school holidays off, amounting to 30+ pai

Additional Information

WHY THRIVE THERAPIES SLPs are the backbone of school-based healthcare. You're managing complex caseloads, navigating documentation systems, and fighting for adequate planning time while delivering evidence-based care. At Thrive, we eliminate the administrative burden so you can focus on what you love: helping students communicate. We partner with school districts that value your professional autonomy and provide compensation packages that reflect your master's-level expertise. Our SLPs report more planning time, transparent caseload caps aligned with ASHA standards, and direct access to school leadership for advocacy. POSITION SUMMARY As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you deliver evidence-based speech and language services to students K-12 with language disorders, articulation delays, fluency concerns, voice disorders, and complex communication needs. You collaborate with special education teams, general educators, parents, and related services providers to create inclusive, data-driven intervention plans.

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