Full time SLP/Speech Language Therapist

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - School-Based

Kenai Peninsula, Alaska | Full-Time | 2026-2027 School Year | On-Site

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team for a full-time, school-based opportunity in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska for the 2026-2027 school year.

If you enjoy working with children, collaborating with educators and therapists, and helping students develop the communication skills they need to participate successfully in their school day, this could be a great fit. You'll work with students with support from both the district and the TheraPeds team.

Position Details

Full-time: 36-38 hours per week

School year: August 2026-May 2027

Grades: Elementary or Elementary - High School

Setting: On-site, in-person

Pay: $55-$65/hour, based on experience and employment arrangement

Weekly compensation is based on 37.5 hours

Guaranteed hours, including designated documentation, planning, and administrative time

Manageable caseload

Support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners

What You'll Do

Providing direct speech and language therapy services to students individually and in small groups

Conducting speech and language evaluations and assessments

Developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized IEP goals

Evaluating student progress and adjusting intervention strategies based on student needs and data

Providing consultation and support to teachers, special education staff, and families

Supporting students with articulation, phonology, receptive and expressive language, fluency, voice, social/pragmatic communication, and other communication needs

Supporting students who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), as appropriate

Monitoring student performance and collecting data to measure progress

Completing timely and accurate documentation and progress reports

Participating in IEP, eligibility, reevaluation, and interdisciplinary team meetings

Managing assigned student caseloads and required documentation

Collaborating with teachers, special education staff, families, therapists, administrators, and other school professionals

Providing case management services, as assigned

What We're Looking For

Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program

Active or eligible for Alaska Speech-Language Pathologist licensure

Appropriate Alaska Department of Education certification or credential for school-based practice, as required

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred

Clinical Fellowship (CF-SLP) candidates may be considered, with appropriate supervision available

Experience working with children

School-based experience preferred, but not required

Strong understanding of speech and language development, assessment, intervention, and progress monitoring

Knowledge of the IEP process and special education services

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational, documentation, case-management, and time-management skills

Comfortable using technology for documentation, communication, assessment, and service delivery

Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances

Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, educators, administrators, and related-service professionals

Professionalism, tact, discretion, and respect for student and family confidentiality

Physical Requirements
School-based therapy is active and hands-on. The SLP must be able to safely participate with students in a variety of school environments and activities. Physical responsibilities may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and lifting or assisting with students, materials, or equipment as appropriate to the position. All responsibilities will be performed in accordance with assigned duties, district safety requirements, and applicable accommodations.

Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, 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.

Requirements

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 may be 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

Benefits
Benefits and compensation are based on employment classification and eligibility.

Compensation & Benefits
W-2 employees may be eligible for:

Competitive hourly compensation

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k)

Guaranteed hours

Professional development and continuing education opportunities

Ongoing clinical and administrative support

Access to the TheraPeds professional community

1099 independent contractor opportunities may include:

Competitive contract rates

Benefit Resources

Flexibility associated with independent contractor status

Access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners

Guaranteed hours

Professional development and continuing education opportunities

Ongoing clinical and administrative support

Access to the TheraPeds professional community

Specific compensation, benefits, and terms will be outlined in the applicable employment or independent contractor agreement.

Why TheraPeds Partners?
At TheraPeds Partners , we believe school-based professionals do their best work when they feel supported, valued, and connected to the teams they serve. As a therapist-owned organization, we understand the realities of working in school-based practice. Our goal is to create strong partnerships between professionals and schools while providing the clinical and administrative support needed for both students and providers to succeed.

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