Speech Language Pathologist

Therapeds Partners; Rapid City (SD); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

401K

Professional development

Guaranteed hours

Bi-monthly salary deposits

W-2 or 1099

Job summary

TheraPeds Partners seeks a full-time, hybrid Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a Rapid City, SD school-based role. You will provide therapy, conduct assessments, develop IEPs, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support students.

CFY placement is encouraged with supervision available. Licensure in SLP (ASHA/State) preferred. Competitive compensation: $65–$85+ per hour, with guaranteed hours and weekly earnings in the thousands.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Speech-Language Pathology.
• State Licensure as SLP.
• ASHA CCC preferred.
• Licensing with State Department of Education.
• CF-SLP placement available.
• Experience working with children.
• Experience in a school setting preferred, but not required.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in use of technology.
• Fingerprint background clearance.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language therapy to students.
• Conduct assessments and develop IEP plans.
• Evaluate progress and adjust therapy as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including therapists, educators and parents.

Education

Master's or PhD in Speech-Language Pathology

State Licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist

ASHA CCC

Licensing with State Department of Education

CF-SLP placement available

Experience with children

Experience in school setting

Organizational and time management

Proficient in use of technology

Fingerprint background clearance

Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents

Job description

About Us

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with schools to provide Speech Language Pathology (SLP) services to PreK-12 students nationwide. As a team of special education providers, we understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to deliver high-quality Speech Language Pathology (SLP) services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.

This is a full-time, hybrid role as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) serving a school located in Rapid City, SD.

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will be responsible for providing therapy services to students, conducting assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents). The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs.

Job Details

• Full-time hybrid school-based opportunity with a 37.5-hour work week
• 2026-2027 school year (August 2026 through May 2027)
• Serving elementary students in Kindergarten through 5th grade
• Clinical Fellowship (CFY) candidates are encouraged to apply with supervision available
• Provide speech-language services through individual and group therapy, complete comprehensive evaluations, collaborate with educational teams, and oversee an assigned caseload
• Flexible schedule with a combination of on-site and remote responsibilities, depending on district needs
• Paid hours include direct treatment, report writing, IEP meetings, treatment planning, documentation, and other professional responsibilities
• Supportive work environment with ongoing mentorship and collaboration from both the partnering district and the TheraPeds team
• Well-balanced caseload designed to promote quality services and positive student outcomes
• Competitive compensation of $65-$85+ per hour, with estimated weekly earnings of $2,438-$3,188+

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree from a Speech-Language Pathology program
• State License as Speech-Language Pathologist
• Department of Education Licensure as a SLP
• National License: ASHA
• Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required
• CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence) preferred
• CF-SLP placement available
• Experience working with children
• Experience in a school setting preferred, but not required
• Organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in use of technology
• Fingerprint background clearance
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications

Physical Requirements

Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district.

Benefits (eligibility dependent on employment status)

• Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2)
• Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099)
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing educationAccess to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
• Guaranteed hours
• Bi-monthly salary deposits
• This position will be a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor

Summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, hybrid Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a school-based position in Rapid City, SD. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school speech-language pathology jobs near me, South Dakota school SLP positions, or full-time pediatric SLP roles in schools with guaranteed hours.