Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - Newport, TN

WHY THRIVE THERAPIES

SLPAs play a vital role in expanding access to speech-language services in schools, yet many struggle with unclear supervision structures, inconsistent caseload assignments, or limited pathways toward SLP licensure. Thrive changes that.

We place SLPAs in schools with dedicated CCC-SLP supervisors, structured mentorship, and defined supervision ratios. If you're working toward your full SLP license, Thrive supports your clinical hours documentation and provides study resources and exam fee reimbursement.

As an SLPA, you work under the direct supervision of a licensed Speech‑Language Pathologist to implement speech and language therapy activities for students K–12. You deliver structured intervention, collect data, and support students in achieving their communication goals under the guidance of your supervising SLP.

• Implement SLP-designed therapy programs for students with articulation, language, fluency, and voice disorders
• Conduct one‑on‑one and small‑group therapy sessions using evidence‑based techniques and protocols established by the supervising SLP
• Collect precise session data and maintain detailed progress notes; communicate findings to the supervising SLP
• Support augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) use and assistive technology implementation per SLP direction
• Assist with language‑screening procedures and data collection under SLP supervision
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and special education staff to generalize communication skills across school settings
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ASHA ethical guidelines for SLPAs

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences or related field
• State SLPA registration, licensure, or certification as required by the assigned state
• Completion of ASHA-required academic coursework and clinical observation hours
• Clear background check and immunization clearance per school district requirements

• Prior school‑based SLPA experience (1+ years)
• Experience working with children with autism, language disorders, and articulation delays
• Interest in pursuing full SLP licensure — Thrive provides support for your pathway

• Base Compensation

  W‑2 Base Salary: $54,000 – $69,300 (based on experience)

  A salary that reflects the expertise you bring. W‑2 employment means full benefits, paid time off, retirement match, disability coverage, and malpractice insurance — all on us. Your total compensation is built to reflect what this work is worth.

• 1099 Contractor Rate

  $42–$52/hr/hr

  If flexibility is what fits your life, we built that in. Our 1099 option puts you in control of how you work — with a competitive hourly rate, full professional supports, and your career mobility fully intact.

• Additional Earning Potential!

  Welcome as part of the Thrive ecosystem.

• Longevity Structure

  Up to $2,000 – paid after completing your first full school year

  We’re building Thrive around the people who commit to this work and to each other over the long haul — because that’s who our kids and schools depend on. Every year you come back, we reward it. And it grows with you.

• CEU Stipend

  $750 your first year → growing up to $2,000 after five years

  Your practice is the whole thing. The more you grow as a clinician, the better the care our kids get. We put real dollars behind your continuing education, and it grows with your tenure. Investing in your expertise is investing in our mission.

• Performance Bonus

  Paid annually after exceeding performance metrics

  When you go above and beyond for students, we notice. Our performance bonus is how we say we see you, we value what you’re doing, and this work matters.