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

Cross Country Education; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Cross Country Education in Waldorf, MD is seeking a School Speech-Language Pathology Assistant to support elementary students under the supervision of a licensed SLP.

You will implement therapy plans, collect data, and collaborate with teachers and families to reinforce communication goals across the school environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized speech-language therapy plans under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).
• 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.

Skills

Maryland SLPA license

Experience with elementary students

Data collection and progress tracking

Education

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

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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.

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
• Discipline: School Services
• Duration: 41 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

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

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.