What are the responsibilities and job description for the SLP School-based Opportunities position at THE ARC OF THE OZARKS?
Join Our Team as a School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Competitive pay up to $50 per hour based upon experience. W-2 position. $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires!
Are you a Speech-Language Pathologist who thrives when working directly with children - supporting them where they learn, grow, and spend some of the most important hours of their day? Do you want to step into a role where your expertise truly shapes a student’s future?
If so, this school-based SLP opportunity is the perfect place to make an extraordinary impact.
Why This Role Is Special
As a Speech Therapist with The Arc of the Ozarks, you’ll have the opportunity to work directly inside school environments, meeting students right where they are and providing support in one of the most pivotal developmental settings of their lives. Every school visit, every breakthrough moment, every connection you build helps a child gain confidence, independence, and the communication tools they need to shine.
What You’ll Do
- Provide assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for speech, language, and communication disorders
- Deliver services on-site in schools, building relationships with students, teachers, and the educational team
- Collaborate closely with families, caregivers, educators, and other professionals
- Support and supervise SLP-A
- Utilize evidence-based techniques to create measurable progress
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold the Missouri DESE qualification standard
- Continue growing through professional development
- Be available on-site two days per week
What You Bring
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Missouri SLP license
- ASHA CCCs
- Experience assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of communication disorders
- Commitment to student-centered, school-based intervention
- Passion for making a difference through connection, compassion, and communication
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay up to $50/hour
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (available Day 1!)
- Employer-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 4% employer match (after 1 year)
- Paid Time Off, including Vacation, 7 Paid Holidays, and Your Birthday Off
- Annual wage increase opportunities
- Career advancement pathways
- Employee Assistance Program & wellness resources
Be Part of Something MeaningfulAt The Arc of the Ozarks, you’re not just providing services - you’re empowering students to communicate, participate, and thrive. This is your chance to step into a fulfilling, relationship-driven SLP role where your expertise changes lives every day.
Apply Now & Start Making an Impact
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