Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

TheraPeds; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K (W2)

Stipend for health benefits & taxes

Professional development opportunities

Bi-Monthly salary deposits

Job summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, on-site Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) for a school-based position in Anchorage, Alaska. You will provide therapy services, conduct screeners, monitor progress, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including therapists, educators, and parents.

The role requires valid SLPA certification, state licensure where required, and experience with children in a school setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid SLPA certification from an ASHA-approved institution.
• State license as SLPA where required.
• Education licensure as SLPA where required.
• Experience working with children.
• Experience in a school setting preferred, but not required.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Fingerprint background clearance.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with tact and discretion in communications

Responsibilities

• Direct therapy, consultation, and planning.
• Collaborate with therapists, educators, and parents.
• Monitor progress and conduct screeners.
• Maintain documentation and planning time.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Technology proficiency

Collaboration with staff/parents

Education

SLPA certification (ASHA)

State licensure as SLPA

Education licensure as SLPA (where required)

Tools

Technology tools

Job description

About Us

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with schools to provide Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) 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 Assistant (SLPA) services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.

Job Description and Responsibilities

This is a full-time, on-site role as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) serving a school located in Anchorage, AK.

The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) will be responsible for providing therapy services to students, conducting screeners, monitoring 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 37.5 hours/week
• August 2026 - May 2027
• PreK – 12 grades
• On-site, in-person
• Job Duties: direct therapy, consultation, planning, collaboration with SLP supervisor
• Guaranteed Hours, including documentation, administrative and planning time
• Dual support from the District and TheraPeds
• Manageable caseloads
• $35 – $45+/hour

Qualifications

• Valid SLPA Certification from an ASHA approved institution
• State License as Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant, where required
• Department of Education Licensure as a SLPA, where required
• Experience working with children
• Experience in a school setting preferred, but not required
• Organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in use of technology
• Organizational and time management skills
• 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 education
• Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
• Bi-Monthly Salary Deposits
• This position will be a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor

Summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, on-site Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) for a school-based position in Anchorage, Alaska. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school speech-language pathology assistant jobs near me, Alaska school SLPA positions, or full-time pediatric SLPA roles in schools with guaranteed hours.