School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Care Options for Kids; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

LTD coverage

STD coverage

Supplemental insurance

401(k)

PTO

CEUs

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Mentor program

Online clinician community

Job summary

Care Options for Kids seeks a School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver speech and language services to students with diverse communication needs. You will support IEP goals, collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers, and help students participate fully in the classroom.

This role emphasizes collaboration, structure, and a meaningful impact within a school setting, contributing to student success throughout the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Active ASHA CCC-SLP in good standing
• Active MO State license to practice SLP
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Confidentiality of student information
• Knowledge of evidence-based speech and language intervention practices
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language services to students with diverse communication needs
• Support IEP goals development and implementation
• Collaborate with educators, families, and related service providers
• Help students participate fully in classroom and school activities

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders

ASHA CCC-SLP

MO state license to practice SLP

Job description

School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Kansas City, MO

Schedule: 2026 -2027 School Year, School-Based Daytime Hours

Pay: $45-$50/Per Hour

A Role That Supports Communication, Learning, and Student Success

At Care Options for Kids, our school-based Speech-Language Pathologists play a critical role in helping students access learning through effective communication. This role is designed for SLPs who value collaboration, structure, and making a meaningful impact in a school setting.

In this position,you’llprovide speech and language services to students with a range of communication needs, supportIEPgoaldevelopmentand implementation, and collaborate closely with educators, families, and related service providers. Your work will help students build the skills they need toparticipatefully in the classroom and school community.

Care Options for Kids Benefits, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life, LTD, and STD coverage


• Supplemental insurance options


• 401(k) once eligible


• PTO


• Continuing education units (CEUs)


• Referral program


• Professional developmentassistance


• Discipline-specific mentor


• Access to an online community of clinicians and school professionals

Support That Helps You Succeed in Schools

• Collaborative school-based team environment


• Clear expectations aligned with IEPs and district standards


• Ongoing collaboration with teachers and special education teams


• Resources and support to deliver effective, compliant school-based services

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Communication Sciences and Disorders from an accredited institution


• Active ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) in good standing


• Active state license to practice Speech-Language Pathology in MO


• Strong organizational and time-management skills


• Ability tomaintainconfidentiality of student information


• Knowledge of evidence-based speech and language intervention practices


• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills


• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto liability insurance

Care Options for Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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