Speech Language Pathologist (Full-Time + Benefits!) - Newport, TN $6k Sign-on Bonus

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

Requirements

• 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
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 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

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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