School Speech Language Pathologist - $50-57 per hour

AHS Staffing is seeking a local contract School Speech Language Pathologist for a local contract job in Kansas City, Kansas.

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 31 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Kansas City, KS

$50–$57 per Hour | Full-Time | School-Based

Exciting Opportunity with PediaStaff!

PediaStaff is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to support students with autism and emotional/behavioral disorders in the Kansas City, KS area for the 2026–2027 school year. This position offers small classroom settings with dedicated special education teachers and aides, providing a collaborative and supportive environment.

• Location: Kansas City, KS area (school site TBD)
• Pay Rate: $50–$57 per hour
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, based on school bell schedule
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: May 26, 2027 (estimated)
• Setting: In-person, school-based, special education classrooms
• Caseload: Various grade levels, primarily students with autism and emotional/behavioral disorders
• Classroom Support: Small classes with a special education teacher and aide available

• Provide direct speech and language therapy services to students with diverse communication and behavioral needs.
• Conduct evaluations and speech, language, and hearing screenings.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized education program (IEP) goals.
• Support students with autism, social communication challenges, and emotional/behavioral disorders.
• Collaborate closely with special education teachers, classroom aides, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in IEP meetings and maintain accurate documentation and progress reports.
• Adapt therapy strategies to meet individual student needs across various grade levels.

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders required.
• Active Kansas SLP license required.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) required.
• Previous school-based experience preferred, but not required.
• Must be open to working with students across all grade levels.
• Flexible with school assignments and varying bell schedules.
• Comfortable supporting students with autism and significant emotional/behavioral needs.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.

• Competitive weekly pay (W-2 employment)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Dedicated recruiter and clinical support
• Travel opportunities and tax-free stipends for eligible travelers

Kathryn Gaidry
Recruiting Consultant | PediaStaff
A Division of AHS Staffing

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