School Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) - $39-40 per hour

Cross Country Education; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $39.10–$40.00/hr

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid sick leave

Weekly pay

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Cross Country Education seeks a local contract School Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) for a local contract job in Waldorf, Maryland.

Implements therapy plans under supervision of a licensed SLP, provides direct services to elementary students, and tracks progress to ensure goals are met.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a related field.
• Maryland SLPA License/Credential required (license/credential)
• Experience with elementary-aged students in a school/pediatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized speech-language therapy plans under supervision of a licensed SLP.
• Provide direct therapy services targeting speech, language, articulation, fluency, and functional communication.
• Collect and document student performance data and report progress to supervising SLP.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to reinforce speech-language strategies.

Skills

SLPA

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology/CSd or related field

Tools

Maryland SLPA License/Credential

Job description

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) for a local contract job in Waldorf, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 41 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Every new word, clearer sound, and successful interaction is a step forward. Cross Country Education is seeking a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) in Waldorf, MD, to help elementary students develop communication skills that support learning, relationships, and confidence throughout the school year.

Position Overview

Implement individualized speech-language therapy plans under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to support students’ communication and academic needs.
Provide direct therapy services and activities targeting speech, language, articulation, fluency, and functional communication skills.
Collect and document student performance data, monitor progress toward therapy goals, and communicate updates with the supervising SLP.
Collaborate with teachers, educational staff, and families to reinforce speech-language strategies across classroom and school environments.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a related field
• Valid Maryland Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) License/Credential
• Experience working with elementary-aged students in a school or pediatric setting preferred

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $39.10 - $40.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, with weekly pay and bonus opportunities.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long‑term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the stability of a consistent, full-time 35‑hour workweek, including paid sick leave.

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2

Cross Country Education Job ID #a2m98f7hia9x. Posted job title: School Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

About Cross Country Education

Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.

We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.