Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Kelly Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Eight paid holidays

Transit spending account

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Kelly Pediatric Therapy in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant to support students in grades K-8, primarily K-4. The role includes treatment under guidance, data collection, and collaboration with teachers and the supervising SLP.

The maternity leave coverage may transition to a full-time, permanent position for the right candidate, with some scheduling flexibility and a weekday schedule.

Qualifications

• Appropriate Pennsylvania SLPA credentials or eligibility to practice, as applicable.
• Previous school-based or pediatric experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• A genuine passion for helping students develop their communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language services to students in kindergarten through 8th grade, focusing on K-4.
• Work with individuals and small groups of 1–2 students.
• Follow treatment plans and help students meet speech and language goals.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and supervising SLP to support progress.
• Complete documentation and data collection per student plans and school requirements.

Skills

SLPA credentials

School-based experience

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Passion to help students

Education

Pennsylvania SLPA credential or eligibility

Job description

Kelly Pediatric Therapy is seeking a passionate Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to support students in the 19144 area of Philadelphia, PA.

This opportunity offers maternity leave coverage with the potential to transition into a full-time, permanent position for someone interested in continuing beyond the leave.

What You’ll Do

• Provide speech and language services to students in kindergarten through 8th grade, with the majority of the caseload consisting of K-4 students

• Work with individual students and small groups of 1–2 students

• Follow established treatment plans and support students in meeting their speech and language goals

• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and the supervising SLP to support student progress

• Complete documentation and data collection in accordance with student plans and school requirements

Position Details

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19144

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Caseload: Kindergarten through 8th grade, primarily K-4

Supervision: Virtual supervision by an SLP during maternity leave coverage

Duration: Maternity leave coverage, with the potential for a permanent, full-time opportunity

Flexibility: Some scheduling flexibility may be available to accommodate individual needs

What You’ll Need

• Appropriate Pennsylvania SLPA credentials or eligibility to practice, as applicable

• Previous school-based or pediatric experience preferred

• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills

• A genuine passion for helping students develop their communication skills and reach their fullest potential

At Kelly Pediatric Therapy, we believe in supporting both our therapists and the students they serve. If you're looking for a school-based opportunity with a consistent weekday schedule and the possibility of a long-term placement, we’d love to connect!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly Pediatric Therapy?

Looking to impact the future of childrens' lives? At Kelly Pediatric Therapy, we endeavor to find the right therapy or related service opportunities for providers who are dedicated to our passion of helping children thrive. Kelly Pediatric Therapy is leading the charge as a provider focused environment, in the areas of Early Intervention, School-Based Services, and Outpatient care. No need for you to navigate the pediatric therapy world alone. Committed to quality treatment and provider retention, we offer programming, solutions, and resources - Always allowing you to treat with confidence, knowing that mentors, other clinicians, clinical directors, resources, ideas, and experience surround you and are available for you to utilize.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life - just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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