Newport, TN - Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - W-2

Thrive Therapies; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel to district sites

AI documentation tools

Job summary

Thrive Therapies is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver evidence-based services to K–12 students through a mobile clinic model in Cocke County, TN. You will evaluate, diagnose, develop IEP goals, and provide direct and consultative therapy to students, collaborating with educators, families, and related services providers.

The role emphasizes treatment-focused, high-quality therapy minutes and collaboration with school teams while traveling to district sites on two consecutive days

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a CAA-accredited program.
• CCC-SLP certification from ASHA, or active CF with supervision provided by Thrive.
• Active state SLP license in good standing, or initiation of licensure transfer prior to start date.
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP process, eligibility criteria, and special education law as it applies to SLP services in K–12 settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations using standardized and dynamic assessment tools.
• Develop individualized IEP goals that are measurable and standards-aligned.
• Deliver direct therapy sessions and provide consultative services to teachers and families.
• Participate in IEP meetings as SLP of record and maintain accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with district staff to build data-driven intervention plans.

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP certification or CF with Thrive supervision

Job description

WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Thrive SLP you will deliver evidence-based speech and language services to students K–12 with a range of communication needs: language disorders, articulation and phonological delays, fluency, voice, and complex/AAC users. You will evaluate, diagnose, develop IEP goals, deliver direct and consultative services, and collaborate with special education teams, general educators, families, and related services providers to build inclusive, data-driven intervention plans. You are a full member of the community.
This role is part of our innovative mobile clinic model serving students in Cocke County. Providers travel to the district for two consecutive days each month to deliver direct speech-language services in schools. This is a treatment-focused role—our clinicians are responsible exclusively for providing high-quality therapy services and meeting students' service minutes. School-based special education staff manage case management responsibilities, and the district's in-house SLP completes evaluations, allowing our team to focus on what they do best: delivering exceptional care to students.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
EVALUATION & ELIGIBILITY

• Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations using standardized and dynamic assessment tools (CELF, GFTA, TOLD, PLS, CASL, and others) to determine eligibility for services under IDEA and applicable state standards
• Complete full psycholinguistic profiles including receptive/expressive language, phonology, fluency, voice, and pragmatics as appropriate to the referral
• Write evaluation reports that are clinically rigorous, legally defensible, and accessible to IEP team members across disciplines
• Participate in eligibility determination meetings and provide clinical interpretation of results to families, educators, and administrators
• Conduct re-evaluations (triennials) in accordance with IDEA timelines
  

IEP DEVELOPMENT & SERVICE DELIVERY

• Develop individualized IEP goals that are measurable, standards-aligned, and meaningful to the student’s educational and communicative participation
• Deliver direct individual and small-group therapy sessions aligned to IEP goals across articulation, language, fluency, voice, AAC, and social communication
• Provide consultative services to general and special education teachers on communication strategies, classroom accommodations, and language-based learning supports
• Participate in IEP meetings as the SLP of record, including annual reviews, amendment meetings, and manifestation determinations when relevant
• Maintain accurate, timely service logs and progress notes in compliance with state documentation requirements — supported by Thrive’s AI documentation tools
  

COLLABORATION & TEAMING

• Partner with special education teachers, OTs, PTs, BCBAs, school psychologists, and mental health clinicians on integrated, student-centered IEP teams
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress, home strategies, and upcoming IEP decisions in a way that is clear, warm, and jargon-free
• Consult with classroom teachers on language-based learning challenges, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, and written language supports
• Contribute to RTI/MTSS Tier 1 and Tier 2 language screening and progress monitoring at the universal level
• Coordinate with outside providers, medical professionals, and community agencies when clinically appropriate
  

AAC & SPECIALIZED POPULATIONS

• Evaluate for and implement augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems — including high-tech devices (Proloquo2Go, TouchChat, LAMP) and low-tech supports — for students with complex communication needs
• Train classroom staff, paraprofessionals, and families on AAC implementation and aided language stimulation strategies
• Serve students with a range of diagnoses including autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, developmental language disorder, and acquired communication disorders
• Implement evidence-based approaches including PROMPT, Lidcombe, DTTC, PECS, social thinking frameworks, and language experience approaches as appropriate to each student’s profile
  

QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a CAA-accredited program
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA, OR active Clinical Fellowship (CF) with CCC-SLP supervision provided by Thrive
• Active state SLP license in good standing, or documented initiation of licensure transfer prior to start date
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP process, eligibility criteria, and special education law as it applies to SLP services in K–12 settings
  

PREFERRED

• 1+ years of school-based SLP experience (CF year in a school setting counts)
• Experience with AAC evaluation and implementation
• Bilingual (Spanish) — bilingual SLPs are strongly encouraged to apply; additional compensation applies
• Familiarity with RTI/MTSS frameworks and universal screening protocols
• Experience serving students with autism, complex communication needs, or significant cognitive disabilities